The Veteran's right knee replacement and related radiculopathy conditions have been granted service connection, with a separate evaluation for instability. The claim for an increased rating for the total knee replacement has been denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show severe weakness or painful motion in the affected extremity that would warrant a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5055.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Total Knee Replacement, Lumbosacral Degenerative Disc Disease and Spondylosis Post-Fusion Surgery, Right Lower Extremity Radiculopathy of the Femoral Nerve, Right Lower Extremity Radiculopathy of the Sciatic Nerve, Left Lower Extremity Radiculopathy of the Femoral Nerve, Left Lower Extremity Radiculopathy of the Sciatic Nerve
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 1, 2021
- Citation
- 21066518
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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.
- Granted
PTSD rated at 50% effective January 21, 2020.,Right sciatic nerve and left sciatic nerve each rated at 10% prior to December 1, 2022. Both are now rated at 20% from December 1, 2022.,Radiculopathy of the right femoral nerve rated at 20% from December 1, 2022; radiculopathy of the left femoral nerve also rated at 20% from December 1, 2022.
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