The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for right knee disability and radiculopathy of the left lower extremity (LLE) was denied. The right knee disability is rated at 60 percent, effective December 30, 2022.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the Veteran's right knee disability or radiculopathy of the LLE were more nearly manifested by chronic residuals consisting of severe painful motion or weakness in the affected extremity.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Total Arthroplasty, Radiculopathy of the Left Lower Extremity (LLE)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- November 6, 2023
- Citation
- 23059755
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- Granted
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