The Veteran's right knee disability is rated at 10 percent since May 25, 2017. The evidence does not support a higher rating as the flexion and extension of her knee do not meet criteria for a higher rating.,For the right hip disabilities, the Veteran has been granted compensable ratings for limitation of abduction (10%) from May 25, 2017, and limitation of extension (10%) since July 16, 2021. The flexion issue remains noncompensable.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support a higher rating for the right knee disability as her range of motion is within limits that do not warrant a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Tibia Stress Fracture, Right Hip Disability - Limitation of Abduction, Right Hip Disability - Limitation of Flexion, Right Hip Disability - Limitation of Extension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 13, 2022
- Citation
- 22040180
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