The Veteran's left knee disability, including degenerative joint disease and ACL deficiency, has been rated at 30 percent since August 1, 2008. The rating is for residual pain following total knee replacement.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms post-total knee replacement do not warrant a higher rating as his range of motion remains within normal limits with no additional functional loss due to pain or weakness.
- Claimed conditions
- Left knee degenerative joint disease, Anterior cruciate ligament deficiency
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- January 8, 2010
- Citation
- 1001240
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