The Veteran's right knee replacement resulted in a current rating of 30 percent, which is the maximum available under Diagnostic Code 5055. The Board finds that his symptoms do not warrant an increased rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right knee has been rated based on residual disability from total knee arthroplasty (replacement), and there are no additional functional limitations or residuals noted in the medical evidence provided by VA, which would support a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Replacement, Left Foot Gout, Bilateral Pes Cavus with Hallux Valgus and Hammertoe Deformities, Chronic Low Back Pain with Degenerative Changes of the Lumbar Spine, Duodenal Ulcer, Seborrhea, Postoperative Tonsillectomy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- October 22, 2009
- Citation
- 0940107
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- Granted
The Veteran's TDIU rating based on depressive disorder is granted from October 17, 2018 to March 26, 2019. SMC at the housebound rate is also granted prior to March 26, 2019.
- Denied
The Veteran's preexisting right knee disability was not worsened beyond natural progression during service, and the Board denied his claim for service connection.
- Denied
The Veteran's appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities is dismissed. The Veteran's right knee replacement disability and lower extremity peripheral nerve disabilities are granted with increased ratings, but the Veteran does not meet criteria for special monthly compensation based on need for regular aid and attendance.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for her left and right knee replacements, finding that there was no evidence of severe painful motion or weakness in either knee.
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