The Veteran's service-connected right leg condition was granted a 10 percent rating prior to March 2, 1972 and then increased to 20 percent from September 21, 2009 through April 27, 2010. A 30 percent rating was granted from June 1, 2010 through January 13, 2015.,The Veteran's service-connected right thigh neuropathy was granted a 10 percent rating prior to October 21, 2010 and then increased to 20 percent thereafter. The Veteran's service-connected right ankle condition has been rated as 10 percent since October 21, 2010.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran’s right leg condition was manifested by pain, stiffness, and tenderness with mild chondromalacia patellae but no limitation of motion or instability. The increased ratings were granted based on the progression in severity of his symptoms.,The evidence indicated that the Veteran's right thigh neuropathy had moderate incomplete paralysis prior to October 21, 2010 and severe incomplete paralysis thereafter. The ankle condition did not meet criteria for ankylosis or other specific findings.
- Claimed conditions
- Right tibia injury with right knee disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 5, 2020
- Citation
- 20031650
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