The Veteran's right hip and knee disabilities, as well as his major depressive disorder prior to August 12, 2014, are granted with specific disability ratings.,A 20 percent rating is granted for limitation of abduction of the right hip, a 10 percent rating is granted for limitation of extension of the right hip, and a 40 percent rating is granted for limitation of flexion of the right hip prior to August 12, 2014.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms were found to be consistent with the criteria for a 70 percent disability rating for major depressive disorder, which includes occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Hip Degenerative Arthritis, Right Knee Arthritis, Major Depressive Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 18, 2022
- Citation
- 22035562
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