The Veteran's service-connected ligamentous instability of the left knee, status post total knee arthroplasty, is rated at 30 percent since November 1, 2004. The criteria for a 60 percent rating are met during this period. Prior to July 24, 2003, the Veteran's service-connected ligamentous instability of the left knee was evaluated as 20 percent disabling due to moderate instability and no ankylosis or impairment of the tibia or fibula. Since July 24, 2003, his disability is rated at 30 percent due to chronic residuals consisting of severe painful motion.
The deciding factor: The Veteran underwent left total knee arthroplasty on July 24, 2003, and since then has been evaluated under Diagnostic Code 5055 for impairment arising from the prosthetic replacement of a knee joint. The criteria for a 60 percent rating are met due to severe painful motion.
- Claimed conditions
- Ligamentous Instability of the Left Knee, Left Knee Arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- June 10, 2010
- Citation
- 1021470
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- Denied
The Board has determined that the Veteran's left knee disability did not begin during service or is otherwise related to an in-service injury or disease, and it is not etiologically related to a service-connected condition. Therefore, the claim for service connection for a left knee disability is denied.
- Granted
The Veteran's left total knee replacement with left knee arthritis and scar, status post left knee arthroscopy, are granted a disability rating of 60 percent effective February 28, 2025.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including persistent postural perceptual dizziness related to his right eye disorder, prevented him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation despite his MBA degree and employment history. The Board granted the TDIU claim effective September 6, 2019.
- Granted
The Board has granted an increased rating of 20 percent for the Veteran's left knee arthritis, effective from when the appeal was filed.
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