The Veteran's left hip trochanteric pain syndrome is being remanded for further evaluation.,A disability rating of 60 percent, but not greater, for left knee degenerative joint disease status post arthroplasty prior to October 31, 2018, is granted. A higher rating is denied.,The Veteran's claim for a disability rating in excess of 60 percent for left knee degenerative joint disease status post arthroplasty from October 31, 2018, and thereafter remains remanded.
The deciding factor: Further evaluation is needed to determine the appropriate disability rating for the Veteran's left hip trochanteric pain syndrome.,The criteria for a higher disability rating are not met as of October 31, 2018. The maximum disability rating assignable by law has been granted.,The criteria for a higher disability rating remain unmet from October 31, 2018, and thereafter.
- Claimed conditions
- Left knee degenerative joint disease status post arthroplasty, Left hip trochanteric pain syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 26, 2019
- Citation
- 19196281
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