The Veteran's residuals of left knee replacement are rated at 30 percent for limitation of motion and pain throughout the period of the claim, with a separate rating of 10 percent for instability from January 4, 2011, through July 24, 2012.
The deciding factor: The VA examination report provided evidence that supported the current ratings based on the Veteran's symptoms and functional limitations.
- Claimed conditions
- Left femur fracture, Patella fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- September 17, 2014
- Citation
- 1441556
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left femur fracture was granted with an effective date of December 28, 1987. The decision is based on new and material evidence submitted in June 2011.
- Denied
The Veteran's appeal for payment or reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses incurred at Ohio Health on October 12, 2019, is denied as the treatment did not constitute a medical emergency and no VA facility was feasibly available.
- Denied
The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for left hip disability and related conditions was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for the left femur fracture or any associated limitations.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination reports and failure to comply with prior remand instructions. The Veteran's left femur fracture disability is being reviewed for increased ratings.
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