The Veteran's left hip disability is currently rated as 10 percent disabling prior to November 3, 2015 and 20 percent thereafter. The Veteran's right knee sprain is rated as 10 percent disabling. The Veteran's left knee strain is rated as 20 percent disabling prior to November 4, 2021 and 30 percent thereafter. The Veteran's left knee instability is rated as 20 percent disabling. The Veteran's right knee instability is rated as 10 percent disabling. The Veteran's degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine with intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) is currently rated as 40 percent disabling. The Veteran's left lower extremity radiculopathy is rated as 20 percent disabling from November 4, 2021 and 30 percent disabling prior to that date. The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated as 50 percent disabling from November 4, 2021.,The Veteran's left hip disability has been rated based on the extent of limitation of motion.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have been evaluated based on their current manifestations and the criteria set forth in the Rating Schedule for musculoskeletal disorders. The ratings are assigned based on the extent to which motion is limited, pursuant to VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Hip Limitation of Abduction, Left Hip Limitation of Extension, Left Hip Limitation of Flexion, Right Knee Sprain, Left Knee Strain, Left Knee Instability, Right Knee Instability, Degenerative Arthritis of the Lumbar Spine with IVDS, Left Lower Extremity Radiculopathy, Migraine Headaches
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 14, 2022
- Citation
- 22057923
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- Granted
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- Granted
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- Granted
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