The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his bilateral knee conditions and left leg neuropathy, have rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment since April 1, 2009. Effective April 12, 2017, the Veteran's total disability rating was increased to 80 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, particularly his bilateral knee conditions and left leg neuropathy, have significantly impacted his ability to work due to severe pain, weakness, stiffness, swelling, and other symptoms that limit his mobility and endurance.
- Claimed conditions
- Status post left knee replacement, Right knee chondromalacia with osteoarthritis, Neuropathy of the left leg
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 80%
- Decision date
- December 28, 2017
- Citation
- 1760925
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and TDIU was denied. For the period prior to March 30, 2021, his left knee conditions were rated as 10 percent for medial tear with osteoarthritis and chondromalacia patellofemoral compartment. From September 1, 2021 onwards, he received a TDIU based on the combined effect of multiple service-connected disabilities.
- Denied
The Veteran's right knee disability, including chondromalacia and osteoarthritis post ACL repair, was rated at 20 percent prior to March 15, 2016. The appeal is denied for a higher rating.
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