The Veteran's left total knee replacement was granted a rating of 60 percent, effective from April 3, 2019. The Veteran's cholecystectomy was denied an increased evaluation.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations and treatment records showed that the Veteran's left total knee replacement had severe painful motion or weakness on and after April 3, 2019, warranting a higher rating of 60 percent.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Total Knee Replacement, Cholecystectomy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- December 1, 2021
- Citation
- 21071641
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- Granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
The Veteran's initial evaluations for left total knee replacement, left knee limitation of flexion, and painful left knee scar are all denied. The maximum rating for left total knee replacement is granted.
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