The Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 30 percent for his service-connected left total knee replacement residuals from November 11, 2012 to November 27, 2018 was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating during this period.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not show ankylosis of the left knee or limitation of extension of 30 degrees or more, which are required for higher ratings under DCs 5256 and 5261 respectively.
- Claimed conditions
- Torn lateral meniscus, Left total knee replacement residuals
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- October 28, 2020
- Citation
- 20069757
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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