The veteran's left knee disability, including his total knee replacement, is currently rated at 30 percent since November 1, 2000. The RO has not yet determined the appropriate evaluation for his pre-existing osteoarthritis prior to September 27, 1999.
The deciding factor: The veteran's left knee disability, including his total knee replacement, is currently rated at 30 percent since November 1, 2000. The RO has not yet determined the appropriate evaluation for his pre-existing osteoarthritis prior to September 27, 1999.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee osteoarthritis, total left knee replacement
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- June 12, 2001
- Citation
- 0115985
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