The Veteran's right knee disability, following a total knee replacement, has been rated at 30 percent since March 1, 2006. Since February 3, 2010, the disability is rated at 60 percent.
The deciding factor: Since February 3, 2010, the Veteran's right knee symptoms more nearly approximate the criteria for a 60 percent disability rating due to chronic residuals with severe painful motion or weakness in the affected extremity.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Total Knee Replacement
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- December 15, 2016
- Citation
- 1646968
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's right knee disability is rated at 30 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher rating is warranted due to worsening symptoms. The VA examiner found the current severity of the condition without medication effects.
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