The Board has granted increased ratings for degenerative joint disease of the hands, hips, and left knee. The veteran now receives a 10 percent disability rating for each affected hand, and a compensable (10%) rating for each hip and left knee.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed X-ray findings consistent with osteoarthritis in multiple joints, including hands, hips, and left knee, without significant limitation of motion or other disabling symptoms. The veteran's complaints were supported by clinical examination results and imaging studies such as bone scans.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative Joint Disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 24, 2000
- Citation
- 0004775
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