The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left knee strain and arthritis, as well as right hip strain with arthritis, were denied by the Board. The evidence did not support a higher rating than 10 percent for these conditions.
The deciding factor: The preponderance of the evidence showed that the Veteran’s range of motion in both knees was within normal limits or only slightly restricted, and there was no indication of ankylosis or other disabling conditions. The pain did not result in additional functional loss beyond what is already accounted for by the current 10 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Strain with Arthritis, Right Hip Strain with Arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 27, 2021
- Citation
- 21004581
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- Granted
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- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure and maintain gainful employment, meeting the criteria for a TDIU from September 1, 2018.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for right hip strain with arthritis, left hip strain with arthritis, and thoracolumbar spine disability were all denied by the Board. The evidence did not support higher ratings under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and updated VA examinations to assess the current severity of his service-connected PTSD, bilateral knee strain with arthritis, and lumbar strain.
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