The Veteran's low back strain and right knee degenerative joint disease have been granted initial disability ratings of 10 percent, 20 percent, and 30 percent for the entire appeal period. The Veteran's limitation of extension of her right knee has also been granted an increased rating to 30 percent from November 11, 2014, and 20 percent from September 29, 2015. However, the Veteran's limitation of flexion of her right knee remains at a noncompensable level.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's disability ratings were determined based on the severity of her symptoms as described in her medical records and examinations conducted by VA doctors.
- Claimed conditions
- Low back strain, Right knee degenerative joint disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- July 24, 2018
- Citation
- 18120835
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What this means for you
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's hearing loss and low back strain claims are remanded for further evaluation. The hearing loss claim is denied, while the low back strain claim requires additional examination to determine its severity.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for low back strain, left shoulder, and supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) based on evidence showing a causal relationship to in-service events or injuries.
- Granted
The Veteran's right knee disability is granted as service connected, effective August 19, 2009. The Veteran's MDD is rated at 70 percent and his TDIU due to MDD is also granted.
- Dismissed
The appeal is dismissed because the March 2020 rating decision, which granted service connection for a low back strain, was never issued and therefore not an appealable decision.
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