The Veteran's left knee disability was rated at 30 percent from February 1, 2019 to May 13, 2021 and in excess of 60 percent thereafter. The Board found no evidence warranting a higher rating based on the provided medical evidence.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations did not find chronic residuals consisting of severe painful motion or weakness for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5055, which is required for a 60% rating.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- January 13, 2022
- Citation
- 22001826
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Granted
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- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for an evaluation in excess of 20 percent for her left knee disability has been dismissed due to her withdrawal of the appeal.
- Granted
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