The Veteran's right knee disability, including arthritis prior to surgery and post-surgery total replacement, is rated at 20 percent for the period before September 28, 2006, and at 30 percent from November 1, 2007. The higher ratings are not warranted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right knee disability was initially rated based on arthritis prior to surgery, with a 20% rating due to limitation of motion. After the total knee replacement, he is now rated at 30%, which reflects the post-surgery condition and the severity of his current functional impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Arthritis, Right Knee Replacement
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- January 19, 2012
- Citation
- 1202033
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- Denied
The Veteran's claim for a higher rating prior to August 12, 2013 was denied as his right knee disability did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5003.,The Veteran's claim for a higher rating from April 1, 2016 was denied as he is already receiving the maximum allowable disability rating of 60 percent for total right knee replacement.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The rating for PTSD was not granted, and the claims for left foot neuropathy, right foot neuropathy, left knee arthroplasty and rheumatoid arthritis, and right knee arthritis were also denied.
- 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.
- Granted
The Veteran's right knee disability is found to have resulted from his active service, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.
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