The Veteran's service-connected lumbar spine arthritis and left knee medial meniscus tear have been rated at the maximum available rating of 40 percent. The right knee DJD claim was granted, but no increased rating has been awarded.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the Veteran’s lumbar spine disability did not warrant a higher rating due to lack of ankylosis and functional impairment limited to 30 degrees of flexion with repetition.
- Claimed conditions
- right knee degenerative joint disease (DJD), lumbar spine arthritis, left knee medial meniscus tear
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- January 30, 2014
- Citation
- 1404188
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What this means for you
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