The Veteran's post-TKR right knee disability is currently rated at 30 percent, but may warrant a higher rating based on chronic residuals consisting of severe painful motion and weakness. The claim to reopen for service connection for a left knee disability remains pending as new evidence has been received that relates the Veteran's current left knee disability to his service-connected right knee disability.
The deciding factor: The most recent VA examination found chronic residuals consisting of severe painful motion and weakness in the affected extremity, warranting a 60 percent rating under Code 5261. The claim for reopening is granted as new evidence has been received that relates the Veteran's current left knee disability to his service-connected right knee disability.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-total Knee Replacement (TKR) Right Knee Disability
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- August 16, 2017
- Citation
- 1733326
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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