The Veteran's right and left knee DJD with shin splints and exertional compartment syndrome were granted a combined 40 percent rating from May 29, 2012 to May 28, 2017.,A separate 10 percent rating was assigned for the left ankle sprain. The Veteran's left shoulder remote AC joint separation with limitation of motion received a 20 percent rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s knee and ankle conditions were found to meet or approximate the criteria for the granted ratings based on x-ray evidence of arthritis, painful motion, and functional limitations.
- Claimed conditions
- Right knee degenerative joint disease (DJD) with shin splints and exertional compartment syndrome, Left ankle sprain, Left shoulder remote AC joint separation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- May 4, 2020
- Citation
- 20031057
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