The Veteran's left knee condition is rated at 30 percent prior to September 26, 2019 and granted a rating of 60 percent beginning on that date. The appeal for an increased rating remains pending.
The deciding factor: The February 2021 VA examination confirmed the severity of the Veteran's left knee condition, including chronic residuals with severe painful motion and weakness, warranting a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- status-post left total knee arthroplasty
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- July 2, 2021
- Citation
- 21040059
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