The Veteran's right knee surgical scar and lateral instability have been granted initial disability ratings of 20 percent and 10 percent, respectively. However, the Veteran's sinus bradycardia and palpitations are denied a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence supports the grant of increased ratings for the Veteran's right knee conditions based on their current manifestations and functional impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- Right knee surgical scar, Right knee lateral instability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- March 17, 2026
- Citation
- A26023943
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- Partly granted
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- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for higher evaluations of their right total knee arthroplasty and right knee surgical scar have been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for higher evaluations of their right total knee arthroplasty and right knee surgical scar have been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.
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