The Veteran's pre-2011 left knee disability was rated at 10 and 20 percent, respectively. From January 1, 2013 onwards, he is rated at 60 percent for his status post total left knee arthroplasty.
The deciding factor: Prior to November 7, 2011, the Veteran's pre-existing conditions did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under VA regulations. From January 1, 2013 onwards, he is rated based on his status post total left knee arthroplasty.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee DJD (Degenerative Joint Disease), Residuals of Medial Meniscectomy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 30, 2017
- Citation
- 1754748
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