The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his left and right knee conditions, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's severe knee conditions, including multiple surgeries and hospitalizations, have significantly impacted his ability to work.
- Claimed conditions
- status post total left knee replacement, adjustment disorder with depressed mood associated with degenerative joint disease of the right knee, degenerative joint disease of the right knee associated with status post left knee replacement, right hip sprain associated with status post total left knee replacement
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 80%
- Decision date
- March 1, 2010
- Citation
- 1007474
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- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn due to the Veteran's representative stating they wish to withdraw the appeal regarding an increased rating for status post total left knee replacement and a temporary total for convalescence.
- Granted
The Board granted increased disability ratings of 60 percent for the Veteran's status post total left knee replacement and status post total right knee arthroplasty, effective February 1, 2023.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for a left knee disorder, cervical spine disorder, and cervical radiculopathy as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to the Veteran's military service.
- Partly granted
The Veteran's left knee condition was granted a rating of 40 percent prior to December 17, 2021, and denied an increased rating from May 1, 2022. The Veteran also received separate ratings for instability and scar.
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