The Veteran's left knee disability was rated at 10 percent prior to June 20, 2007 and increased to 30 percent effective August 1, 2008.
The deciding factor: The Veteran underwent total knee replacement on June 20, 2007, which resulted in a temporary 100% rating. Since then, the disability has been rated at 30% based on chronic pain and limited range of motion.
- Claimed conditions
- status post medial meniscectomy, total left knee arthroplasty
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- April 9, 2018
- Citation
- 1821896
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