The Veteran's left knee osteoarthritis is rated at 10 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted.,The Veteran's low back disability is rated at 20 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted.,The Veteran's initial hip disability (superimposed arthritis) is rated at 10 percent, but an increased rating of 30 percent for limitation of extension is granted.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not show flexion limited to less than 65 degrees or extension other than normal with repetitive motion testing and consideration of flare-ups.,The evidence does not show forward flexion of the thoracolumbar spine at 30 degrees or less, nor favorable ankylosis of the entire thoracolumbar spine.,The evidence shows limitation of abduction to 15 degrees but no other limitations. The Veteran's hip disability is rated based on limitation of abduction.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Osteoarthritis, Low Back Disability (Lumbosacral Strain), Left Hip Disability (Superimposed Arthritis)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 24, 2021
- Citation
- 21031795
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