The Veteran's postoperative meniscectomy of the right knee and traumatic arthritis were not rated higher than 20% and 10%, respectively, prior to May 2, 2006. After a total right knee replacement on May 2, 2006, his disability was rated at 30% effective July 1, 2007.,The Veteran's postoperative meniscectomy and traumatic arthritis were not rated higher than the existing ratings prior to May 2, 2006. After a total right knee replacement on May 2, 2006, his disability was rated at 30% effective July 1, 2007.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's postoperative meniscectomy and traumatic arthritis were not rated higher than the existing ratings prior to May 2, 2006. After a total right knee replacement on May 2, 2006, his disability was rated at 30% effective July 1, 2007.
- Claimed conditions
- postoperative meniscectomy of the right knee, traumatic arthritis of the right knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- October 19, 2010
- Citation
- 1038987
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