The Veteran's left knee osteoarthritis and meniscus issues have been rated, with a temporary total rating for the arthroplasty period from February 21, 2017 to March 31, 2018. As of April 1, 2018, he is granted a 30 percent rating for his status-post total left knee replacement.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's meniscus issues and osteoarthritis did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under other diagnostic codes due to functional loss and instability. The arthroplasty period received separate consideration as it warranted a temporary total evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- osteoarthritis of the left knee, left knee meniscus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- November 8, 2018
- Citation
- 18148950
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