Partly granted
The veteran was granted a 20% rating for painful scars on the right knee but denied a higher rating for degenerative arthritis of the right knee.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence and diagnostic codes provided in the VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- painful scars of the right knee, degenerative arthritis of the right knee with degenerative joint disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- January 13, 2025
- Citation
- A25002842
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