The Veteran's left knee disability was granted an increased evaluation to 30 percent effective February 1, 2008. The Veteran is also entitled to a separate compensable evaluation for instability of the left knee prior to August 24, 2006 and from August 24, 2006 through December 26, 2006. No increased rating is warranted for right knee patella femoral syndrome.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's left knee disability was rated under DC 5055 post total knee replacement, which provides a minimum of 30 percent evaluation and can be higher based on additional criteria such as chronic residuals consisting of severe painful motion or weakness in the affected extremity. The Veteran is also entitled to separate compensable evaluations for instability of the left knee prior to August 24, 2006 and from August 24, 2006 through December 26, 2006.

Claimed conditions

left knee patella femoral syndrome, left total knee replacement

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

30%

Decision date

January 8, 2010

Citation

1001193

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