Arthritis, knees, and 38 CFR 3.103

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Here is what happened.  I applied for arthritis of the knees and the claim was never adjuticated.  That is, I never got a decision on the issue.  Instead, I read a 2012 RBA appeal on other issues and discovered that my arthritis was rated 0 percent NSC, with no decision and nothing that I knew it even happened.  (I found it on the rate sheet, that is not given to the Veteran with the decision, but it was in my rba)

Later, I got 100 percent on other issues, and have been busy on those, including an effective date.  So, my total is 100% (single disability) plus another 20 plus 10.  

I would like to get SMC S.    With the other disabilities, I would combine to 60%, if my math is right if I got 30 percent for each knee.  Thats 30 percent plus 30 plus 20 plus 10.  

My question is this:

Has anyone been SC for arthritic knees?  (MINE are both bad and need replaced).  Did you get knee replacements, and, if so, what percent did you get for knee replacements?

Thanks.  

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