The Veteran's right hip disability is currently rated as 10 percent disabling, and a separate 10 percent rating for limitation of extension has been granted. The appeal is remanded due to the need for clarification on functional loss during repetitive use and flare-ups.,The Veteran's left knee disability remains at a 10 percent rating with no further action required. The appeal is remanded as an addendum opinion is needed regarding functional impairment due to flare-ups.,The Veteran's right knee disability continues to be rated at 10 percent, but the appeal is remanded for clarification on functional loss during repetitive use and flare-ups.,The Veteran's low back disability remains at a 10 percent rating prior to June 19, 2018, and as 20 percent thereafter. The appeal is remanded due to an addendum opinion needed regarding functional impairment due to flare-ups.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right hip disability has been rated based on flexion limited to 30 degrees or less during periods of flare-ups, and a separate rating for limitation of extension is warranted.,There are no further issues with the left knee disability as it remains at a 10 percent rating. The appeal is remanded due to unclear findings regarding functional loss during repetitive use and flare-ups.,The right knee disability has been rated based on flexion limited to 30 degrees or less, and the appeal is remanded for clarification of functional loss during repetitive use and flare-ups.,The low back disability remains at a 10 percent rating prior to June 19, 2018, and as 20 percent thereafter. The appeal is remanded due to an addendum opinion needed regarding functional impairment due to flare-ups.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Hip, Left Knee, Right Knee, Low Back
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 21, 2020
- Citation
- 20035498
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What this means for you
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- Granted
The Veteran's service connection claims for various knee and back disabilities, as well as radiculopathy in the right lower extremity (RLE) and left lower extremity (LLE), have been granted. Service connection is also granted for a right hip disability secondary to his back disability.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected right and left knee disabilities have been granted, with a rating of 30% for each knee. The Veteran is also entitled to special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings for his bilateral knee disabilities due to insufficient detail in the VA examination report. The Veteran needs a new VA examination to address whether he has subluxation, instability, or semilunar cartilage condition of either knee and what causes his reports of giving way.
- Granted
The Veteran's right knee extension was rated at 50 percent effective May 12, 2023. The left knee extension was rated at 40 percent effective May 12, 2023.,Effective September 13, 2018 to May 12, 2023, the Veteran's bilateral knee flexion was most severely limited to 25 degrees. Effective May 12, 2023, the Veteran's bilateral knee flexion is rated at 10 percent.
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