The Veteran's right knee arthroplasty residuals were granted a 60 percent rating prior to July 15, 2019. A rating in excess of 60 percent for the period from July 15, 2019 was denied.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the Veteran's right knee disability manifested severe painful motion and weakness, warranting a 60 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5055.
- Claimed conditions
- Right knee arthroplasty
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- October 17, 2019
- Citation
- 19179170
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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