The Veteran's total left knee arthroplasty has been rated at 30 percent, which is the minimum rating available for a prosthetic replacement of the knee joint. The disability manifests with intermediate pain and weakness in the affected extremity.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s left knee arthritis residuals do not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher evaluation as they are characterized by only moderate functional loss due to pain, weakness, and limited motion.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Arthroplasty
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- June 20, 2019
- Citation
- 19148545
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating of his left knee arthroplasty has been withdrawn by the appellant. The Board is dismissing the case as there are no longer any issues to be considered.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, effective from the date of the February 2025 rating decision.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a medical examination to determine if the Veteran's current neck strain is related to his in-service activities.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD due to an inadequate medical opinion.
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.