reevaluating the arthritic joint request an examination, and separately results in a reduced if still appropriate, propose reduction combined evaluation under and . Do not apply if the Exception: assigned percentage is protected under . For more information on Reference: protected rating decisions, see M21-1, Part III, Subpart iv, 8.C. e. DCs Use the table below to evaluate cases that use . 5013 Through 5024 in Rating Decisions If the DC of the case is Then … … gout under evaluate the case as RA, . , and evaluate the case according to the criteria for 38 CFR 4.71a, DC 5018 limited motion or painful motion under , through 5024 degenerative arthritis. The provisions under , regarding a Note: compensable minimum evaluation of 10 for limited or painful motion apply to these DCs and no others. For more information on Reference: evaluations of 10 and 20 percent based on findings, see . f. Considering A change of diagnosis among the various types of arthritis, particularly if the Effects of a joint disease has been recognized as SC for several years, has no significant Change in bearing on the question of SC. Diagnosis in Arthritis In older individuals, the effects of more than one type of joint disease Note: may coexist. For information on evaluating RA, see . Reference: 8. Examples of Rating Decisions for LOM in Arthritis Cases
reevaluating the arthritic joint separately results in a reduced combined evaluation request an examination, and if still appropriate, propose reduction under and . Exception: Do not apply if the assigned percentage is protected under . Reference: For more information on protected rating decisions, see M21-1, Part III, Subpart iv, 8.C. e. DCs 5013 Through 5024 in Rating Decisions Use the table below to evaluate cases that use . If the DC of the case is … Then … gout under evaluate the case as RA, . , and 38 CFR 4.71a, DC 5018 through 5024 evaluate the case according to the criteria for limited motion or painful motion under , degenerative arthritis. Note: The provisions under , regarding a compensable minimum evaluation of 10 for limited or painful motion apply to these DCs and no others. Reference: For more information on evaluations of 10 and 20 percent based on findings, see . f. Considering the Effects of a Change in Diagnosis in Arthritis A change of diagnosis among the various types of arthritis, particularly if joint disease has been recognized as SC for several years, has no significant bearing on the question of SC. Note: In older individuals, the effects of more than one type of joint disease may coexist. Reference: For information on evaluating RA, see . 8. Examples of Rating Decisions for LOM in Arthritis Cases