The Veteran's right hip disability is granted as service-connected due to aggravation during active duty. As of July 1, 2024, he receives a 60% rating for his total right knee replacement surgery. The Board also grants an increased initial rating of 30% for his right knee patellar instability prior to January 24, 2024. He is granted an earlier effective date for service connection on the right knee scar and special monthly compensation based on need for regular aid and attendance.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's preexisting right hip disability was aggravated during active duty, warranting service connection. As of July 1, 2024, his total right knee replacement surgery is rated at 60%, the maximum available rating. The Board also granted an increased initial rating for patellar instability prior to January 24, 2024.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Hip Disability, Right Knee Patellar Instability, Right Knee Scar
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- January 8, 2026
- Citation
- A26001914
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board has denied service connection for the claimed conditions as there is no persuasive evidence of current diagnoses or in-service incurrence or aggravation.
- Denied
The Board denied an increased rating for the Veteran's right hip disability, finding that her current 10 percent rating adequately reflects her symptoms and limitations.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's right hip disability, which may be related to service or secondary to his service-connected bilateral pes planus.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for right knee instability, limited range of motion (ROM), and scar are being remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.
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