The Veteran's claims for increased ratings of his left knee instability and DJD prior to April 10, 2018 were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on instability or DJD.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating of his total knee replacement disability from June 1, 2019 onward was granted with a 60 percent rating.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not show moderate or severe instability in the left knee during the period prior to April 10, 2018. The Veteran's reports of frequent falls were considered but found inconsistent with the objective findings.,The medical records showed no increase in severity of DJD symptoms during the one-year period prior to the claim and there was no evidence supporting a higher rating based on limitation of motion or instability.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Instability, Left Knee Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 19, 2022
- Citation
- 22047273
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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.
- 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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