The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for his service-connected left hip, left ankle, right knee, and left knee disabilities was denied. The VA found that the current ratings adequately reflected the severity of these conditions.
The deciding factor: The VA determined that the current ratings did not exceed what was warranted based on the evidence provided, including the Veteran's range of motion measurements and symptoms reported during examinations.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Hip Degenerative Joint Disease, Left Ankle Arthritis with Partial Ligament Tear, Residuals of a Right Knee Injury, Residuals of a Left Knee Injury
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 19, 2014
- Citation
- 1411418
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- Partly granted
The Board granted restoration of the 20 percent rating for left hip degenerative joint disease and a 10 percent rating for right hip degenerative joint disease, effective October 12, 2022, but denied a higher rating for the left hip.
- Denied
The Veteran's left hip disability, including limitation of extension and flexion, was rated as 10 percent disabling prior to June 2021. The Board denied increased ratings for these conditions.
- Granted
The Veteran's claim for SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance is granted from April 30, 2014 to April 8, 2020. The other issues are remanded.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for bilateral hip disabilities were denied. The right hip and left hip disabilities are each rated at 10 percent, effective from the date of service connection.
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