The Veteran's left knee disability was granted a rating of 60 percent since September 22, 2016. The previous issue of entitlement to a higher rating prior to May 1, 2013 has been denied.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the Veteran’s residuals from the March 2012 left total knee joint replacement were characterized as intermediate degrees of residual weakness, pain or limitation and motion. The September 22, 2016 examination showed increased severity of symptoms including swelling with prolonged sitting and walking.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative arthritis (left knee)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- January 26, 2021
- Citation
- 21004156
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