The Board denied increased disability ratings for the Veteran's right hip and left knee conditions, finding that the evidence did not support higher ratings under applicable diagnostic codes.
The deciding factor: Based on the range of motion findings and the lack of additional functional loss during flare-ups or repetitive use, the criteria for higher ratings were not met.
- Claimed conditions
- osteoarthrosis, right hip, right hip limitation of adduction, right hip limitation of extension, left knee osteoarthritis s/p meniscectomy (dislocated semilunar cartilage with frequent episodes of 'locking,' pain, and effusion into the joint), left knee osteoarthritis s/p meniscectomy (limitation of flexion)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 25, 2024
- Citation
- 24003783
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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