The Board granted a 60 percent rating for the Veteran's right knee disability from September 1, 2021, as it was factually ascertainable that his symptoms more nearly approximated chronic residuals consisting of severe painful motion in the right lower extremity during this period.
The deciding factor: The evidence supported that the Veteran experienced chronic residuals consisting of severe painful motion or weakness due to his right TKA, which warranted a 60 percent rating under DC 5055.
- Claimed conditions
- Right knee strain, Right knee status post meniscectomy, Right knee osteoarthritis, Right knee instability, Right knee status post total knee arthroplasty (TKA)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- May 12, 2025
- Citation
- A25042319
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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