The Board granted an increased rating of 60 percent for the Veteran's total left knee replacement and a 10 percent rating for scars residual to left knee surgery.

The deciding factor: The evidence is at least evenly balanced as to whether the Veteran's symptoms more nearly approximate severe painful motion or weakness in his affected knee, warranting an increased rating of 60 percent. For the scars, the evidence is also evenly balanced as to whether they are unstable or painful, warranting a 10 percent rating.

Claimed conditions

Left knee disability (total left knee replacement), Left knee scars residual to surgery

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

60%

Decision date

December 31, 2025

Citation

A25111305

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