The Veteran's right knee and left hip disabilities have been granted initial ratings, with the right knee receiving a separate rating for painful extension.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations consistently showed painful motion in both flexion and extension of the right knee, warranting a 10% rating. The left hip disability received a separate 10% rating due to limitation of adduction.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Degenerative Changes, Left Hip Traumatic Arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 26, 2019
- Citation
- 19189260
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- Partly granted
The Veteran's claim was denied for higher ratings prior to September 2, 2021 and from September 2, 2021 to January 18, 2023. However, he received a 60 percent evaluation for ankylosis of the right knee beginning January 18, 2023.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his right knee disabilities have been denied. The RO found that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for painful and limited flexion, limitation of extension, or degenerative changes with meniscus tear and lateral collateral ligament instability.
- Denied
The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings were denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for higher disability ratings under applicable VA rating criteria.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for right knee degenerative changes and instability have been denied by the Board, as his conditions do not meet the criteria for higher ratings under applicable VA rating criteria.
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