The Veteran's degenerative changes of the bilateral hands, hips, knees, and feet were evaluated at a noncompensable rating prior to January 23, 2010. As of January 23, 2010, his right hip was rated as 10 percent disabling, while his left hip remained at a noncompensable rating.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations conducted in January 2010 showed that the Veteran's degenerative changes were productive of limitation of motion and occasional incapacitating exacerbations, but not to an extent warranting higher ratings under Diagnostic Codes 5003 or 5228/5229.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative Changes
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 1, 2011
- Citation
- 1121296
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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