The Veteran's disability rating for traumatic arthritis of right knee with three surgical scars was restored to 20 percent effective July 1, 2020. The reduction in the rating was found to be improper due to a lack of compliance with VA regulations.
The deciding factor: The AOJ failed to consider and apply the March 2020 VA examination findings which showed actual improvement in the Veteran's ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work, contrary to the April 2020 rating decision.
- Claimed conditions
- Traumatic arthritis of right knee, Meniscus (semilunar cartilage) condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 6, 2026
- Citation
- A26011444
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- Denied
The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for higher ratings for his right knee disability. The criteria for a rating higher than 10 percent have not been met for any period considered in this decision.
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