Entitlement to increased ratings for left and right knee osteoarthritis was granted, with the effective dates being May 1, 2008 for the left knee and September 1, 2012 for the right knee.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that from February 14, 2006 to March 7, 2007, the Veteran's left knee disability did not meet the criteria for a higher rating. From May 1, 2008 onwards, she experienced chronic residuals of her total arthroplasty in the form of severe painful motion, warranting a 60% rating. For the right knee, from February 14, 2006 to July 26, 2011, there was no limitation of flexion or extension meeting higher criteria. From September 1, 2012 onwards, she experienced severe painful motion, warranting a 60% rating.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee osteoarthritis, right knee osteoarthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 2, 2020
- Citation
- 20064417
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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