The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for residuals of total right knee replacement was denied. However, the Veteran received a grant of service connection for right knee numbness (external popliteal nerve) with a 20% disability rating effective July 24, 2018.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner determined that the Veteran's residuals of total right knee replacement best approximated intermediate degrees of residual weakness, pain, or limitation of motion. The Veteran's numbness was rated as moderate incomplete paralysis of the external popliteal nerve.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Total Arthroplasty, Right Knee Numbness (External Popliteal Nerve)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- November 17, 2022
- Citation
- 22064436
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's TDIU claim has been granted. The Board also remanded several issues for further development, including the rating of his right knee and left shoulder disabilities.
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