The Veteran's left knee status post total knee replacement is granted a 60 percent evaluation, effective from September 1, 2018. The Veteran's right knee degenerative joint disease remains at a 10 percent evaluation.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran's left knee disability has resulted in chronic residuals consisting of severe painful motion since September 1, 2018.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee status post total knee replacement, right knee degenerative joint disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- December 20, 2023
- Citation
- A23036811
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Related decisions
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- Granted
The Veteran's claim for service connection for right knee degenerative joint disease, including secondary to a service-connected left knee disability, is granted. The condition was not related to military service and no aggravation by the service-connected left knee disability could be established.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals were withdrawn, and his claims for increased ratings and service connection were dismissed. The Board found no evidence of ankylosis or other disabling conditions that would warrant higher ratings.
- Granted
The Veteran's claims for service connection for left shoulder, left arm, and right knee disabilities have been granted due to new evidence presented. The cases are being remanded for further examination and rating.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a left knee disability is dismissed as he withdrew his appeal prior to the Board making a decision.
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