The veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for left total knee arthroplasty was denied for certain periods. The issue of a disability rating in excess of 20 percent for residuals, left knee injury from June 25, 2013 to August 10, 2018 was remanded.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the criteria for entitlement to a higher disability rating not being met during the specified periods.

Claimed conditions

left total knee arthroplasty, residuals, left knee injury

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 31, 2025

Citation

25001513

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