The Veteran's right knee replacement has been granted a 60 percent rating effective November 12, 2019.,A 60 percent rating for total left knee replacement (previously rated as left knee strain) is granted from December 1, 2019.,The Veteran's right knee scar was initially rated at 10 percent and has been remanded to determine if a higher initial rating is warranted.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran's left total knee replacement has manifested with chronic residuals consisting of severely painful motion since December 1, 2019.,The Veteran's right total knee replacement has resulted in chronic residuals consisting of severe painful motion and weakness since November 12, 2019.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Scar, Left Total Knee Replacement (previously rated as left knee strain), Right Total Knee Replacement
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- January 18, 2023
- Citation
- 23003210
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal for higher ratings for his right knee disability is remanded due to the need for additional medical evidence and consideration of medication effects.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for right knee instability, limited range of motion (ROM), and scar are being remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.
- 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.
- Granted
The Veteran's right knee disability was granted an increased rating to 60% effective June 1, 2018. Attorney fees are eligible based on past-due benefits awarded in the December 2019 rating decision.
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