Partly granted
The Veteran was granted a disability rating of 60 percent for a total knee replacement effective October 1, 2023. An initial disability rating in excess of 30 percent for an acquired psychiatric disorder was denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's pain and functional limitations due to the right knee condition met the criteria for a 60 percent rating, but his psychiatric symptoms did not meet the criteria for higher ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Total knee replacement, Acquired psychiatric disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- February 4, 2025
- Citation
- A25010020
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