The Board granted separate ratings of 10 percent for limitation of extension and instability of the right knee, a rating in excess of 10 percent for limitation of flexion was denied, and a separate rating of 20 percent for locking, pain, and swelling of the right knee joint. A temporary total rating for total knee arthroplasty was granted from May 1, 2018 to September 19, 2018, an increased rating of 60 percent for the right knee disability was granted from September 20, 2018 to September 30, 2018, and a rating in excess of 60 percent was denied. A separate rating of 10 percent for a right knee scar was also granted.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the severity of the Veteran's right knee disability and its impact on her ability to work.
- Claimed conditions
- right knee disability, back disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 31, 2024
- Citation
- A24070587
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.
What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
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