The Veteran's right knee replacement has been rated at 30 percent since April 1, 2007. The Board granted a separate 10 percent rating for right knee instability throughout the appeal period.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s right knee replacement resulted in chronic residuals with slight instability and pain that do not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5055.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Replacement
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 5, 2020
- Citation
- 20031596
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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities is dismissed. The Veteran's right knee replacement disability and lower extremity peripheral nerve disabilities are granted with increased ratings, but the Veteran does not meet criteria for special monthly compensation based on need for regular aid and attendance.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for her left and right knee replacements, finding that there was no evidence of severe painful motion or weakness in either knee.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an initial rating in excess of 60 percent for right knee replacement, special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person, and a total disability rating for individual unemployability.
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