The Veteran's hypertension was not rated higher than 10% prior to June 6, 2019. From June 6, 2019, the rating for hypertension remains at 10%. The knee issues have been remanded.,The low back strain and IVDS issue has also been remanded.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's hypertension was not found to meet criteria for a higher rating prior to June 6, 2019, or after that date. The knee issues were remanded as the VA examinations did not comply with requirements.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Hypertension","diagnosis_date":null,"current_status":"Present"}, {"condition_name":"Left Knee Disorder","diagnosis_date":null,"current_status":"Present"}, {"condition_name":"Right Knee Disorder","diagnosis_date":null,"current_status":"Present"}
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 6, 2019
- Citation
- 19191985
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What this means for you
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