The Veteran's left knee traumatic arthritis was rated at 40 percent prior to July 16, 2014.,Since July 16, 2014, the Veteran's status post total left knee replacement has been rated at 60 percent.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations and opinions supported a finding of severe painful motion or weakness in the affected extremity for the period since July 16, 2014.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Traumatic Arthritis, Left Knee Total Replacement
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- February 15, 2018
- Citation
- 1809699
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Veteran's left knee total replacement is granted an increased rating of 60 percent, but no higher. The extension of a temporary total evaluation based on severe post-operative residuals following left knee TKR is denied.
- Granted
The Veteran's bilateral knee total replacements are granted with a maximum disability rating of 60 percent, effective November 9, 2021. The claims for right and left knee surgical scars were denied.
- Denied
The Veteran's appeal for higher ratings for his left knee conditions was denied. The appeals for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability were also denied.
- Granted
The Veteran's total left and right knee replacement ratings have been granted at a 60 percent disability rating for the entire appeal period.
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