The Veteran's right knee disability has been rated based on the severity of his symptoms and impairment, with a temporary 100% rating for total knee replacement followed by a 30% rating since November 2015.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right knee disability is currently manifested by pain, weakness, stiffness, fatigability, and lack of endurance following repetitive use, resulting in limited range of motion. The most recent VA examination confirmed these findings with flexion to 45 degrees during a flare-up and extension to 10 degrees.
- Claimed conditions
- Chronic right knee strain with degenerative joint disease, Right total knee replacement
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- February 1, 2016
- Citation
- 1602964
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
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- Partly granted
The Board denied increased ratings for the veteran's left shoulder and knee conditions, but granted a 60 percent rating for his right total knee replacement. The Board also denied entitlement to TDIU.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the issues of entitlement to increased ratings for bilateral knee disabilities, including instability, and a TDIU due to an inadequate examination.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right total knee replacement, which is claimed as secondary to their service-connected right knee strain, needs further examination and opinion.
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