Here Denied Claim For Knees In Wake
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The knee is one of the easily injured joints in the body and any type of knee injury could potentially result in a compensation claim. The important thing is to seek medical attention as soon as possible and keep a record of your diagnosis, treatment, and any time off work you may have had to take.
Your C&P examination is your opportunity to discuss with a VA examiner what caused your knee injury or condition and its disabling effects. It is also the opportunity for the VA to perform testing for range of motion on you to better understand the nature of your disability and its symptoms.
Surgical Knee Repair or Replacement If you require surgery to repair or replace your knee, the VA may assign a temporary disability rating of 100 percent while you recover. Your temporary rating is good for up to four months following your surgery.
Lastly, VA will want to see a medical nexus letter for knee pain. A medical nexus is a document or statement from a medical provider that clarifies the relationship between your condition and military service. This can be from the same doctor that diagnosed your condition or a separate VA-approved medical professional.
A Knee Disability Must Impair Your Ability to Walk This may happen for many reasons, such as loss of range of motion, inability to bear weight on the knee, or amputation of the lower leg. Loss of function may result from a bone or knee joint deformity, neurological deficits, amputation, or soft tissue injuries.
It's not uncommon for your knees to feel a little stiff in the morning, especially as you age. However, if it becomes a persistent problem and is accompanied by pain or swelling, it could be the beginning of arthritis in the knee joint.
To win a VA knee claim, veterans submit three key components to prove a direct connection: a current medical diagnosis, evidence of an in-service event or injury, and a medical nexus linking the two.
VA Rating Chart for Common Knee Conditions ConditionVA Rating Knee doesn't bend or straighten fully 10% Knee frequently partially dislocates 10% Other problems with the knee joint 10% or 20% Dislocated knee cartilage 10%11 more rows •
Obtaining VA disability benefits for knee pain can be challenging. However, while reported knee pain may not be enough to qualify a veteran for benefits, there are some knee conditions that can. These conditions include: Osteomyelitis.
