The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his left knee replacement and ankylosis of the left ankle, have been found to meet the criteria for financial assistance in purchasing a vehicle or adaptive equipment.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected conditions result in permanent loss of use of one or both feet (specifically, his left foot due to ankylosis of the left ankle and left knee replacement), meeting the eligibility criteria for financial assistance.
- Claimed conditions
- Left knee replacement, Ankylosis of left ankle with muscle atrophy and numbness of the calf, Scar associated with SFWs to the left thigh
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- December 10, 2012
- Citation
- 1242119
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected left knee replacement was granted a 100 percent disability rating from November 1, 2023, to January 26, 2024.
- Granted
The Board has granted increased ratings of 60 percent for left and right knee replacements, finding that the Veteran's unsteady gait, chronic pain, weakness, swelling, and fatigue constitute 'severe painful motion or weakness' as required by Diagnostic Code 5055.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded several issues for further development and rating consideration. The Veteran's appeal of service connection for a head injury was withdrawn, and the maximum schedular disability rating for his left knee replacement is maintained. Issues regarding increased ratings for right knee disability, shortening of the left leg, right shoulder recurrent dislocation, and facial scars are remanded.
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