The Veteran's right knee disability was rated at 10 percent prior to May 6, 2014 for degenerative changes and granted a separate 10 percent rating for symptomatic removal of semilunar cartilage. From June 30, 2015, the Veteran is entitled to a compensable rating for right knee replacement, but his claim was denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right knee disability has been rated based on its service-connected nature and not due to any specific exposure or presumption under the PACT Act. The decision reflects that while he received a 100 percent rating post-prosthetic surgery for one year, he is now entitled to a compensable (30%) rating from June 30, 2015.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Degenerative Changes, Symptomatic Removal of Semilunar Cartilage
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- December 9, 2015
- Citation
- 1551663
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- Partly granted
The Veteran's claim was denied for higher ratings prior to September 2, 2021 and from September 2, 2021 to January 18, 2023. However, he received a 60 percent evaluation for ankylosis of the right knee beginning January 18, 2023.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his right knee disabilities have been denied. The RO found that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for painful and limited flexion, limitation of extension, or degenerative changes with meniscus tear and lateral collateral ligament instability.
- Granted
The Veteran's left knee conditions have been rated based on their current manifestations, with a 60 percent rating for the status post total left knee arthroplasty beginning September 1, 2014. The TDIU has also been granted effective from September 1, 2014.
- Denied
The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings were denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for higher disability ratings under applicable VA rating criteria.
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