The Veteran's initial claim for a right knee disability and total knee replacement was granted with an initial rating of 50 percent from May 10, 2016 to August 18, 2017. The appeal for higher ratings or separate ratings beyond this period is denied. A rating higher than 100 percent for a right total knee replacement and a rating higher than 60 percent for residuals of the same are also denied. An initial compensable rating for a right knee scar is not granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's disability was rated based on limitation of motion, arthritis, and non-ankylosis conditions. The appeal did not meet criteria for higher ratings or separate evaluations within the specified periods.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Disability, Right Total Knee Replacement
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- November 9, 2023
- Citation
- 23060595
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- Denied
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- Remanded (sent back)
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