The Veteran's left knee disability has been rated at 30 percent since July 1, 2016 and increased to 60 percent from September 27, 2019. The extension of a temporary total rating for the left knee surgery beyond June 30, 2016 is denied.,The Veteran's heart condition has been rated at 30 percent since July 1, 2016 and there is no evidence to warrant an increase in this rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran underwent left knee replacement surgery on April 7, 2015. The Board found that the Veteran's condition did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under DC 5055 beyond June 30, 2016 due to lack of severe postoperative residuals.,For his heart condition, the evidence showed symptoms such as dyspnea, fatigue, angina, dizziness or syncope with workload of 5 METs or more. The Veteran's ejection fraction was at 59 percent and there is no evidence of acute or chronic congestive heart failure.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Replacement, Left Ventricle Hypertrophy with Mild Dilation of the Left Atria
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 2, 2023
- Citation
- 23059300
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