The veteran was granted a 60 percent evaluation for residuals of a total right knee replacement prior to December 5, 2006. However, the Board found that an evaluation in excess of 60 percent is not warranted.
The deciding factor: The severity of the veteran's condition did not more closely resemble amputation at the upper third of the thigh, which would warrant a higher rating under VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- Total right knee replacement
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- February 4, 2009
- Citation
- 0903954
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board granted an initial 60 percent rating for a total right knee replacement, finding that the Veteran experiences chronic residuals consisting of severe painful motion, soreness, and weakness in the right knee and leg.
- Granted
The Veteran was granted a 60 percent rating for her total right knee replacement, effective May 1, 2024.
- Dismissed
The appeal for a disability rating in excess of 100 percent for a total right knee replacement is dismissed because the Veteran already receives a 100 percent rating during the entire period on appeal.
- Partly granted
The Veteran's total right knee replacement was granted an increased rating of 60 percent from October 1, 2018, to September 9, 2024, but the claim for a higher rating after September 10, 2024, was denied.
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