Partly granted
The Veteran's appeal to restore a 40 percent rating for right knee degenerative arthritis was granted, effective October 1, 2019. A total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) and special monthly compensation (SMC) were also granted.
The deciding factor: The reduction of the Veteran's right knee disability rating from 40 percent to 10 percent was improper because it did not comply with applicable VA law and regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- right knee degenerative arthritis, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), migraine headaches
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- January 3, 2025
- Citation
- A25000653
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