The Veteran's right knee replacement has been rated at 30 percent since December 1, 2006. The Board finds that the evidence supports a 60 percent evaluation for residuals of total right knee replacement from December 1, 2006.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's severe painful motion and weakness in his right knee have been found to meet the criteria for a 60 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Code 5055.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of right total knee replacement
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- November 27, 2009
- Citation
- 0945138
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What this means for you
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- Granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
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