The Veteran's right knee disability was rated at 30 percent prior to May 12, 2006 and remains rated at 30 percent for the period from July 1, 2007. The appeal is denied as there is no evidence of more than moderate instability or ankylosis.,The Veteran's right knee disability was rated at 60 percent effective July 1, 2007 and remains rated at 60 percent for the period from July 1, 2007. The appeal is denied as there is no evidence of more than severe weakness or pain that would warrant a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right knee disability prior to May 12, 2006 did not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to limitation of extension and flexion. The current 30 percent rating adequately reflects his symptoms.,From July 1, 2007, the Veteran's right TKA residuals have been manifested by severe weakness and pain but do not more closely resemble an amputation at the upper third of the thigh.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Arthritis, Posterior Horn of Medial Meniscus Tear, Medial Collateral Ligament Tear
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- June 23, 2009
- Citation
- 0923642
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