Granted
The Board granted increased initial ratings for the Veteran's right knee, left knee, and right shoulder degenerative arthritis conditions.
The deciding factor: The evidence of record showed that the Veteran's knee and shoulder disabilities manifested with chronic residuals consisting of severe painful motion or weakness in the affected extremities, warranting higher ratings under applicable regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- right knee condition status post right knee replacement with degenerative arthritis, left knee degenerative arthritis with limitation of flexion, left knee degenerative arthritis with limitation of extension, right shoulder degenerative arthritis, left shoulder degenerative arthritis, bilateral pes planus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- October 15, 2025
- Citation
- A25088554
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