The Veteran's right knee condition is rated at 20 percent, and his left hip osteoarthritis with limited adduction is also granted. The Board has granted a higher rating for the Veteran's service-connected conditions.
The deciding factor: The January 2020 VA examination showed that the Veteran’s right knee disability was moderate in nature, warranting a 20 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5262. His left hip osteoarthritis with limited adduction is also granted as it meets the criteria for a 10 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Right tibia and fibula fracture with arthritic changes, Osteoarthritis of the right hip, Left hip osteoarthritis, Degenerative arthritis with spondylolisthesis and central canal stenosis of the lumbar spine
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- October 15, 2020
- Citation
- 20066924
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