The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for left knee instability prior to July 15, 2019 is denied. The Veteran's arthritis in the left knee with painful motion prior to July 15, 2019 is granted at a 10 percent rating. The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for residuals of left knee replacement from September 1, 2020 is denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not show the Veteran's symptoms more nearly approximated moderate or severe instability or subluxation at any point during the appeal period prior to July 15, 2019. The Veteran was granted a 30 percent rating for her knee replacement residuals from September 1, 2020.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Instability, Arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 30, 2021
- Citation
- 21077507
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- Denied
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- Partly granted
The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been remanded due to insufficient evidence. The Board will consider all submitted evidence, including any new evidence provided by the Veteran.
- Granted
The Veteran's left knee disability is rated at 40 percent for limitation of extension, effective December 18, 2025. The Veteran also received separate ratings for instability and dislocation of semilunar cartilage.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's hypertension, left knee flexion limitation, and instability of the left knee are all rated at their maximum allowable under VA regulations. The right knee scar is not compensable. The Board has remanded for further examination to determine the severity of these conditions without considering the ameliorative effects of medication.
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