The Veteran's initial rating for left knee joint replacement is denied, and his initial compensable rating for a scar on the left lower extremity is also denied. The Veteran's lumbar spondylosis is rated at 10 percent prior to September 9, 2019, and 30 percent from November 1, 2020. Service connection for hemorrhoids, cataract condition, kidney stones, sleep apnea, ear condition, left ankle conditions, right ankle conditions, and sensorineural hearing loss are all denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's knee disability was rated based on limitation of motion and pain, with no evidence of ankylosis or instability. The Veteran's lumbar spondylosis is rated at the minimum level following prosthetic replacement. Service connection for other conditions were not established due to lack of in-service injury or disease.
- Claimed conditions
- Osteoarthritis of left knee, Total Knee Joint Replacement
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 5, 2024
- Citation
- A24053303
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