The Veteran's left hip limitation of extension is rated at the highest schedular level (10%). The left internal saphenous neuropathy is rated as severe incomplete paralysis, warranting a 10% rating. The left knee disability remains at 60%, which is the maximum allowable under VA regulations.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected disabilities preclude him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment due to his age and the nature of his service-connected conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Hip Limitation of Extension, Left Internal Saphenous Neuropathy, Residuals of Total Left Knee Arthroplasty
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 1, 2024
- Citation
- A24022538
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