The Veteran's service-connected left and right knee replacements have been granted a combined rating of 60 percent, effective July 1, 2015. Separate ratings for left and right knee instability have also been granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected knee replacements meet the criteria for a 60 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5055, which is the highest allowable rating more than one year following implantation of the prosthesis. The separate ratings for left and right knee instability are also warranted based on their respective degrees of disability.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Replacement, Right Knee Replacement, Left Knee Instability, Right Knee Instability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- July 22, 2022
- Citation
- 22041954
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- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected knee disabilities have been rated and denied for increased ratings, with some conditions receiving specific disability ratings. The Veteran is granted a 60% rating for her total right knee replacement from September 4, 2015 onwards, but the other claims are denied.
- Granted
The Veteran's cervical spine disability, right knee strain (painful motion), and right knee instability are now rated at 30 percent effective August 16, 2017.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has granted a separate rating of 30 percent for right knee instability, but has remanded the issue of an increased rating for right knee disability due to inadequate VA examinations and failure to consider the effects of pain medication.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been dismissed due to the withdrawal of representation.
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