The Board granted a rating of 30 percent for left knee degenerative arthritis and 10 percent for scar, residuals of surgery, left knee. The appeal was denied for increased ratings beyond these levels.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's left knee disability did not meet the criteria for an increased rating due to limited flexion and subluxation/dislocation, while the scar condition met the criteria for a 10 percent rating based on instability or pain.

Claimed conditions

left knee injury residuals including patella pain, left knee degenerative arthritis, scar, residuals of surgery, left knee, cardiac disability to include coronary artery disease (CAD), blood clots, right knee disability to include above the knee amputation residuals

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

30%

Decision date

February 4, 2025

Citation

25001638

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