The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for his right knee disabilities was denied. The initial rating of 20 percent for degenerative joint disease from September 14, 2007 to December 3, 2007 and the subsequent 30 percent rating for residuals of a total knee arthroplasty from February 1, 2009 to October 19, 2009 were both denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under applicable diagnostic codes due to lack of additional disabling symptomatology or compensable conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative joint disease of the right knee, status post medial meniscectomy, Residuals of a right total knee arthroplasty
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 2, 2014
- Citation
- 1452877
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The issues of a disability rating higher than 60 percent for residuals of a right total knee arthroplasty and a TDIU prior to August 16, 2010 are remanded for further development.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that additional development is needed to ensure compliance with prior remands and to provide a retrospective opinion regarding the Veteran's right knee disability. The issues of increased ratings for his service-connected disabilities are being remanded.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, when taken in conjunction with his education and occupational experience, are insufficient to preclude his participation in all forms of substantially gainful employment. Therefore, the claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability is denied.
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