The Veteran's left knee disability is rated at a 60 percent evaluation, effective as of the date of this decision.,The Veteran's right knee chondromalacia patella and degenerative joint disease are both denied ratings in excess of their current evaluations.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left knee disability was found to have chronic post-surgical residuals consisting of severe painful motion, warranting a 60 percent evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- Unspecified Anxiety Disorder, Left Knee Degenerative Joint Disease, Post-Total Knee Replacement, Right Knee Chondromalacia Patella, Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 20, 2024
- Citation
- A24048349
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