The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for degenerative joint disease of the left knee was withdrawn. The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as schizophrenia and PTSD, has been reopened.,A 20 percent rating for degenerative joint disease of the right knee with limitation of flexion is restored from August 12, 2018. A separate 10 percent rating for right knee limitation of extension is granted since December 3, 2018. A 30 percent rating for subluxation of the right knee is granted starting from December 3, 2018.
The deciding factor: The Veteran withdrew his claim for a higher rating for degenerative joint disease of the left knee and service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder was reopened based on new evidence.,The Veteran's right knee disability is manifested by flexion limited to at least 20 degrees, but not 15 degrees. From December 3, 2018, his right knee disability has been manifested by extension limited to 10 degrees. Prior to December 3, 2018, the Veteran's right knee disability had mild instability.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative Joint Disease (Left Knee), Acquired Psychiatric Disorder (Schizophrenia and PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- February 3, 2023
- Citation
- 23007233
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