The Veteran's patellar spurs of the right knee were rated at 10% from May 28, 2009 to April 19, 2016. The Veteran's status post total right knee replacement was rated at 30% from June 1, 2017.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a higher rating for the patellar spurs of the right knee or the status post total right knee replacement.
- Claimed conditions
- Patellar Spurs of the Right Knee, Status Post Total Right Knee Replacement
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 16, 2019
- Citation
- 19171755
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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