The Board has granted an increased rating of 60 percent for the service-connected status post right knee replacement, which was previously rated at 30 percent.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the veteran's right knee condition resulted in chronic residuals consisting of severe painful motion or weakness, which more nearly approximated a 60 percent disability rating under Diagnostic Code 5055.
- Claimed conditions
- status post right knee replacement
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- November 20, 2000
- Citation
- 0030327
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board granted a disability rating of 60 percent for the Veteran's status post right and left knee replacements, as well as a 40 percent rating for degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for left knee arthritis, status post right knee replacement, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) due to the Veteran's in-service injuries and chronic symptoms.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for status post right knee replacement, a compensable rating for residuals of a fracture of the right tibia, and a rating in excess of 10 percent for dyshidrotic eczema due to inadequate medical opinions regarding causation and aggravation.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has reopened the Veteran's previously denied claims for service connection for status post right knee replacement, residuals of a fracture of the right tibia, and dyshidrotic eczema. The case is remanded to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions and their current severity.
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