The Veteran's right total knee replacement is granted with a 60% evaluation from May 1, 2014, through June 11, 2017. The claim for TDIU prior to June 12, 2017, is also granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right total knee replacement resulted in chronic residuals consisting of severe painful motion or weakness in the affected extremity, which warranted a 60% evaluation from May 1, 2014, through June 11, 2017. The combined rating for his service-connected disabilities was at least 70%, meeting the schedular requirements for TDIU.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Total Knee Replacement, Left Knee Osteoarthritis with Degenerative Changes
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- May 4, 2021
- Citation
- 21026813
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal for higher ratings for his right knee disability is remanded due to the need for additional medical evidence and consideration of medication effects.
- Granted
The Veteran's right knee disability was granted an increased rating to 60% effective June 1, 2018. Attorney fees are eligible based on past-due benefits awarded in the December 2019 rating decision.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the claims for right knee disability and TDIU prior to March 22, 2021 due to duty to assist errors. The appellant's representative withdrew his request for a hearing.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's right knee disability is rated at 30 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher rating is warranted due to worsening symptoms. The VA examiner found the current severity of the condition without medication effects.
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