The Veteran's DJD of the left knee is currently rated at 10 percent, and his s/p hernia repair with tender scar prior to August 5, 2008 was also granted a 10 percent rating. However, beginning on or after August 5, 2008, he received an increased evaluation to 30 percent for the same condition.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's DJD of the left knee is characterized primarily by pain and swelling without significant limitation in range of motion or instability. The s/p hernia repair with tender scar was initially rated at 10 percent prior to August 5, 2008 due to residual tenderness and a small scar. Beginning on or after August 5, 2008, the Veteran's condition improved such that he could be considered for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- DJD of the left knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- September 4, 2009
- Citation
- 0933341
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