The Veteran's right knee disability, rated at 60 percent since March 1, 2019, has rendered him unemployable and entitled to SMC based on the need for aid and attendance. The effective date of his TDIU is set as March 1, 2019, and he is now eligible for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right knee disability rated at 60 percent since March 1, 2019, has rendered him unemployable due to the physical limitations imposed by his condition. The effective date of TDIU is set as March 1, 2019, based on the increase in severity of his disability during the one year prior to his claim.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Total Knee Replacement
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 26, 2024
- Citation
- A24061343
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Related decisions
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal for higher ratings for his right knee disability is remanded due to the need for additional medical evidence and consideration of medication effects.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's right knee disability was granted an increased rating to 60% effective June 1, 2018. Attorney fees are eligible based on past-due benefits awarded in the December 2019 rating decision.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the claims for right knee disability and TDIU prior to March 22, 2021 due to duty to assist errors. The appellant's representative withdrew his request for a hearing.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's right knee disability is rated at 30 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher rating is warranted due to worsening symptoms. The VA examiner found the current severity of the condition without medication effects.
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