The Veteran's right knee instability is rated at 30 percent, effective February 11, 2009. The left inguinal hernia repair disability remains at a 10 percent rating.
The deciding factor: The VA determined that the Veteran’s right knee instability warranted a higher rating of 30 percent based on its chronic nature and intermediate severity, while her left inguinal hernia repair continued to be rated at 10 percent as there was no current hernia present.
- Claimed conditions
- Partial right knee replacement, Left inguinal hernia repair
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- March 10, 2021
- Citation
- 21013946
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- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have caused him to be in need of regular aid and attendance, which has been granted for special monthly compensation (SMC).
- Granted
The Veteran's partial right knee replacement is rated at 30 percent since August 1, 2014. Separate ratings for instability are granted from September 8, 2010 through June 5, 2013 (10 percent) and as of December 11, 2017 (20 percent). The Veteran's TDIU is granted beginning September 26, 2016.
- Granted
The Board has granted a 100 percent disability rating for right knee osteoarthritis/degenerative joint disease, status post hemiarthroplasty from July 6, 2012 through August 31, 2013. Effective September 1, 2013, the Veteran is granted a 30 percent rating.
- Denied
The Veteran's scar, status post left inguinal hernia repair, was tender and painful but did not cause skin breakdown or underlying tissue damage. The Board found that the current level of disability warranted a 10 percent evaluation.
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