Partly granted
The Board granted a 20 percent evaluation for right knee instability prior to September 22, 2015, and a 60 percent evaluation for the residuals of a right total knee arthroplasty since November 1, 2016, but denied an increased rating for right knee internal derangement with traumatic arthritis prior to that date and entitlement to TDIU.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the severity of the Veteran's symptoms as documented in medical records and examinations, and whether they met or exceeded the criteria for higher ratings under applicable regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- Right knee internal derangement with traumatic arthritis, Right knee instability, Right total knee arthroplasty
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- March 17, 2025
- Citation
- 25003642
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