The Veteran's right knee disability is rated at 20 percent, effective from November 2, 2018. The left foot hallux rigidus is rated at 10 percent. The Veteran's chronic epididymitis does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.
The deciding factor: The VA determined that the Veteran’s right knee disability warranted a higher rating based on instability and extension limitations, resulting in a 20% rating effective from November 2, 2018. The left foot hallux rigidus was rated at 10 percent as it met the criteria for this rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Disability, Left Foot Disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- June 25, 2019
- Citation
- 19148940
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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