The Veteran's lumbar spine disability, right and left lower extremity radiculopathy, and bilateral knee disabilities have been granted increased ratings effective November 19, 2020. The effective date for the service connection of these conditions is also set at this time.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations provided functional limitations consistent with the criteria for the assigned disability ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Lumbar strain with degenerative arthritis and degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, Right lower extremity lumbar radiculopathy sciatic nerve, Left lower extremity lumbar radiculopathy sciatic nerve, Degenerative joint disease, left knee based on limited flexion, Degenerative joint disease, right knee based on limited flexion, Degenerative joint disease, right knee based on limited extension, Right knee instability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- August 1, 2024
- Citation
- A24042947
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Veteran's right knee disability, including limitation of extension and flexion, instability, and meniscus condition, is now rated at 20 percent effective March 7, 2020.
- Granted
The Veteran's right knee disability, including limitation of extension and flexion, instability, and meniscus condition, is now rated at 20 percent effective March 7, 2020.
- Granted
The Board has granted effective dates of June 17, 2010 for service connection and separate ratings for right knee instability and left knee instability.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate medical opinion regarding the aggravation of a preexisting right knee condition during service. The Veteran's right knee condition was noted prior to service, and the VA examiner concluded it did not worsen beyond its natural progression.
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