The Veteran's right total knee replacement is rated at 60 percent since August 1, 2020. The Board also granted eligibility to Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 35.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s right total knee replacement resulted in chronic residuals including severe pain and weakness, warranting a 60 percent rating since August 1, 2020.
- Claimed conditions
- post-total knee replacement, pseudofolliculitis barbae, degenerative change of the left acromioclavicular joint, rheumatoid arthritis (assumed from degenerative disc disease), right wrist tendonitis, radiculopathy of the right upper extremity, radiculopathy of the left upper extremity, degenerative joint disease of the right shoulder, tinnitus, rheumatoid arthritis (assumed from radiculopathy), degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine, degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, right fifth toe fracture, hyperkeratosis, right knee scar, right shoulder scar, left shoulder scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- November 9, 2020
- Citation
- A20016646
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