The Veteran was granted an evaluation of 60 percent, but not in excess thereof, from August 1, 2010 to August 22, 2024 for left knee degenerative joint disease status post total knee replacement. An evaluation in excess of 60 percent from August 22, 2024 was denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's condition did not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to the presence of severe painful motion or weakness in the affected extremity, but also did not warrant an increase beyond 60 percent based on the evidence provided.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee degenerative joint disease status post total knee replacement
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- October 28, 2024
- Citation
- 24032276
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
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