The Veteran's multiple joint arthralgia, including residuals, was initially rated at 20 percent from December 19, 2005 until February 7, 2012. Since then, the disability has been rated at 40 percent.
The deciding factor: The VA examination reports indicate that the Veteran's symptoms were more consistent with a 20% rating than a 40% rating from December 19, 2005 until February 7, 2012. The evidence shows constant widespread musculoskeletal pain and fatigue, but not refractory to therapy.
- Claimed conditions
- Multiple joint arthralgia, Residuals
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- December 23, 2013
- Citation
- 1342446
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