The Veteran's claims for increased ratings, TDIU, and service connection were denied. The right knee arthritis claim was granted with a 20% rating prior to November 8, 2016, and a 30% rating since January 1, 2018. A separate 20% rating for instability associated with the right knee disability from September 16, 2014 to November 8, 2016 was also granted. The left knee strain claim remains pending.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected PTSD already warranted a TDIU and he had other disabilities rated at 60% or more, making the right hip disability claim moot. His right knee arthritis claims were denied as his overall rating did not meet the criteria for TDIU due to multiple service-connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- PTSD, right knee osteoarthritis and tibia/fibula fracture, left knee strain
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 28, 2018
- Citation
- 18161043
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