The Veteran's left knee disability is rated at 30 percent, and a higher rating of 40 percent is granted since March 1, 2019. For the period prior to December 10, 2018, his right knee disability was rated as 10 percent. A temporary rating of 100 percent for total right knee replacement surgery performed on December 10, 2018, is granted.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's left knee disability improved post-total knee replacement, warranting a higher rating of 40 percent since March 1, 2019. The temporary rating of 100 percent for the right knee surgery was also granted as required by law.

Claimed conditions

{"condition_name":"Left Knee Osteoarthritis"}, {"condition_name":"Right Knee Osteoarthritis with Limitation of Flexion and Meniscal Tear"}

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

40%

Decision date

October 23, 2019

Citation

19180470