The Veteran's right knee, right ankle, and left ankle disabilities have been granted increased ratings of 20 percent each since September 29, 2008. The TDIU claim prior to April 10, 2017 has also been granted.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran's right knee, right and left ankle disabilities were service-connected and met the criteria for a 20 percent disability rating under the old and new rating criteria from February 7, 2021.
- Claimed conditions
- Chondromalacia patella of the right knee, Rheumatoid arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- December 28, 2021
- Citation
- 21077120
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