The Veteran's service-connected left knee residuals have been granted increased ratings and TDIU from June 1, 2016 to March 29, 2018 and from June 1, 2019.
The deciding factor: Severe painful motion and weakness of the left knee were consistently reported by the Veteran and supported by medical evidence.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Total Knee Arthroplasty Residuals
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- April 29, 2021
- Citation
- 21026072
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