The Veteran's left knee condition is rated at 10 percent, and his left and right Achilles tendonitis conditions are each rated at 10 percent. The claims for increased ratings have been granted.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations confirmed the presence of osteoarthritis in the left knee with scar, which resulted in a flexion limitation to 75 degrees without ankylosis or instability issues. For the Achilles tendonitis conditions, the Veteran's painful motion was noted but did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under Diagnostic Codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee with scar, Achilles tendonitis of the left foot, Achilles tendonitis of the right foot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 12, 2023
- Citation
- 23002186
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