The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right knee and thoracolumbar spine DJD with DDD were denied. For the right knee, a rating in excess of 10 percent was denied. Prior to April 3, 2017, an initial rating of 20 percent for thoracolumbar spine DJD with DDD was granted. From April 3, 2017 to April 23, 2019, a higher evaluation than 20 percent was denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for ratings in excess of those assigned based on the Veteran's symptoms and range of motion findings.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD) of the right knee, Thoracolumbar spine DJD with Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 23, 2022
- Citation
- 22030200
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