The Board has granted increased ratings for the veteran's service-connected right and left knee disabilities, effective from October 1, 2000, and February 1, 2002, respectively. The decision also addressed other issues including service connection for a low back disability on a direct basis and an increased rating for major depression.
The deciding factor: The veteran's bilateral knee disabilities were rated based on the criteria for prosthetic replacement of a knee joint under Diagnostic Code 5055, with the current evidence not supporting an evaluation in excess of the assigned ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Replacement, Left Knee Replacement
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- July 30, 2003
- Citation
- 0318296
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- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an initial rating in excess of 60 percent for right knee replacement, special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person, and a total disability rating for individual unemployability.
- Granted
The Veteran is granted a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) effective September 23, 2019.
- Partly granted
The Board denied a compensable rating for the left knee scar status-post surgery and granted an initial rating of 60 percent but no higher for OSA with COPD prior to March 1, 2022. The claim was remanded for further development.
- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and increased disability evaluations, finding that the current ratings were appropriate based on the evidence of record.
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