The Board granted an increased rating of 60 percent for the Veteran's total left and right knee replacements associated with degenerative joint disease, limitation of flexion, and limitation of extension from January 31, 2023.
The deciding factor: The evidence demonstrated that the Veteran experienced severe painful motion and weakness in his knees, warranting a 60 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5055.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative joint disease, limitation of flexion, and limitation of extension in the left knee, Degenerative joint disease, limitation of flexion, and limitation of extension in the right knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- March 31, 2025
- Citation
- A25029314
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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