The veteran's right knee disability, which was initially rated at 20% prior to August 1992 and then increased to 30%, is currently manifested by total knee replacement with pain, slight instability, asymptomatic scars, and noncompensable limitation of motion. The claim for a higher rating based on treatment at Hamot Medical Center from October 26 to November 2, 1992 was timely filed.
The deciding factor: The veteran's right knee disability is currently manifested by total knee replacement with pain, slight instability, asymptomatic scars, and noncompensable limitation of motion. The criteria for a higher rating are not met as more than slight instability or compensable limitation of motion is not present.
- Claimed conditions
- right knee arthritis, patello-femoral replacement
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- August 29, 2000
- Citation
- 0023004
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