The Veteran is granted increased ratings for his left knee disability, including a 30 percent rating for limitation of flexion and a 40 percent rating for limitation of extension prior to February 11, 2016. He also receives a 60 percent rating for status post total left knee replacement from April 1, 2017 to February 20, 2018.,The Veteran is denied increased ratings in excess of 60 percent for his total left knee replacement and prior to January 8, 2019 and a rating in excess of 10 percent thereafter for his left knee scars. He also receives TDIU from February 1, 2020.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected left knee disability resulted in significant functional loss with limited flexion to 15 degrees and limited extension to 30 degrees prior to February 11, 2016. The VA examiner found that the Veteran had increased functional limitation during this period, including decreased ambulation, decreased flexion and extension, prolonged standing, and difficulty with stairs.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee degenerative joint disease, left knee scars
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- December 3, 2020
- Citation
- 20077030
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a VA examination to assess the severity of his left knee disability, including without considering the ameliorative effects of medication.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for left and right knee scars have been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals were withdrawn, and his claims for increased ratings and service connection were dismissed. The Board found no evidence of ankylosis or other disabling conditions that would warrant higher ratings.
- Denied
The Veteran's left knee disability was not shown to be related to service or any service-connected conditions, and the Board denied his claim for service connection.
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