The Veteran's claims for increased ratings of his right knee, lumbar spine, and right hip disabilities have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for any of these conditions.,A new VA examination confirmed the Veteran’s extensive range of motion in his right knee, which does not warrant an increased rating under the rigid criteria for knee disabilities.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right knee disability was found to have no compensable limitation of motion and did not meet the criteria for a higher rating. The lumbar spine disability also did not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on incapacitating episodes.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Disability, Lumbar Spine Disability, Right Hip Disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 31, 2020
- Citation
- 20007809
What this means for you
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