The Veteran's left knee disability was rated at 20 percent for instability, 10 percent each for meniscectomy residuals and severe arthritis with painful motion, and 30 percent for limitation of extension. The claim for TDIU prior to September 4, 2015 is granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left knee disability was found to be significantly disabling, resulting in a 30 percent rating for limitation of extension from June 6, 2012 to September 4, 2015. The other issues were rated based on the severity and nature of his symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Instability, Left Knee Meniscectomy Residuals, Left Knee Arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- May 9, 2017
- Citation
- 1715581
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- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected knee disabilities have been rated and denied for increased ratings, with some conditions receiving specific disability ratings. The Veteran is granted a 60% rating for her total right knee replacement from September 4, 2015 onwards, but the other claims are denied.
- Granted
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- Denied
The Board has determined that the Veteran's left knee disability did not begin during service or is otherwise related to an in-service injury or disease, and it is not etiologically related to a service-connected condition. Therefore, the claim for service connection for a left knee disability is denied.
- Partly granted
The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been remanded due to insufficient evidence. The Board will consider all submitted evidence, including any new evidence provided by the Veteran.
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