The Board granted restoration of the 60 percent disability rating for total left knee replacement with degenerative arthritis and chondromalacia, granted a separate 10 percent rating for left knee instability, denied an increased rating in excess of 50 percent for cervicitis with dysplasia status post hysterectomy, granted earlier effective dates for service connection and DEA eligibility, and denied extensions of temporary total evaluations and SMC.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence showing that the Veteran's left knee disability had not improved to a point where it could be maintained under ordinary conditions of life and work, and that the criteria for increased ratings were not met for other conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- Total left knee replacement with degenerative arthritis and chondromalacia patellae, Left knee instability, Cervicitis with dysplasia status post hysterectomy, Urinary incontinence, Right knee meniscal tear with chondromalacia patellae
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- April 25, 2025
- Citation
- A25038336
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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