The Veteran's left foot DJD and calcaneal spur, right ankle DJD status-post malleolus avulsion fracture, right knee DJD, and left knee DJD have been granted initial ratings of 20 percent since April 1, 2011. The Veteran's mild incomplete paralysis of the left (minor) upper radicular group nerves has also been granted a rating of 20 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms and diagnoses supported the assigned ratings based on the severity of his joint disorders as per VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- left foot degenerative joint disease (DJD) and calcaneal spur, left foot plantar fasciitis, right ankle DJD status-post malleolus avulsion fracture, right knee DJD, left knee DJD, left (minor) shoulder DJD, left (minor) clavicle fracture status post surgery, left (minor) mild incomplete paralysis of the upper radicular group
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- June 22, 2022
- Citation
- 22035856
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What this means for you
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- Remanded (sent back)
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