The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for Reiter’s syndrome, left hip, bilateral knee, and bilateral ankles with hyperuricemia was denied. The disability is rated at 60 percent since December 19, 2010.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes due to lack of medical documentation supporting a higher level of impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- Reiter's syndrome, left hip, bilateral knee, bilateral ankles
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- November 9, 2020
- Citation
- 20072215
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
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