The Veteran's right total knee replacement is granted a 60 percent rating since August 1, 2016. The Veteran's right knee arthritis with limitation of motion (flexion) and right leg limitation of extension are each granted a 10 percent rating prior to June 2, 2015. A separate 20 percent rating is granted for the right knee meniscus condition prior to June 2, 2015.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right total knee replacement has manifested in chronic residuals of severe painful motion or weakness since August 1, 2016, warranting a 60 percent rating under DC 5055. The Veteran's right knee arthritis with limitation of flexion prior to June 2, 2015, most closely approximated the 10 percent rating criteria under DC 5260 and DC 5261.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Total Knee Replacement, Right Knee Arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- November 17, 2021
- Citation
- 21069085
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- Denied
The Veteran's claim for a higher rating prior to August 12, 2013 was denied as his right knee disability did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5003.,The Veteran's claim for a higher rating from April 1, 2016 was denied as he is already receiving the maximum allowable disability rating of 60 percent for total right knee replacement.
- 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.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The rating for PTSD was not granted, and the claims for left foot neuropathy, right foot neuropathy, left knee arthroplasty and rheumatoid arthritis, and right knee arthritis were also denied.
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