The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his bilateral knee disabilities and TDIU were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation prior to December 13, 2011.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show any ankylosis or impairment of the tibia and fibula in either knee, nor did it demonstrate severe painful motion or weakness as required for higher ratings under the applicable rating criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee osteoarthritis status post total knee replacement, right knee osteoarthritis status post total knee replacement
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 22, 2017
- Citation
- 1741772
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- Partly granted
The Veteran's left knee osteoarthritis status post total knee replacement has been granted a rating of 60 percent, effective February 1, 2023. The claim for a compensable rating for left knee arthroscopy scars was denied.
- Partly granted
The Board granted an initial 60 percent rating for right knee osteoarthritis status post total knee replacement, restored a 20 percent disability rating for mechanical back pain, and denied compensable ratings for the right and left knee surgical scars.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right knee disability, finding that it was not incurred or aggravated by active duty service and is not proximately due to or the result of a service-connected disability.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including back and knee disabilities, hearing loss, sleep apnea, and hypertension. The examination is required for these cases due to conflicting medical opinions and lack of recent medical records.
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