The Veteran's right knee, status post total replacement, has been manifested by right knee pain with limitation of motion but not severe painful motion or weakness in the right lower extremity. Therefore, an increased rating beyond 30 percent is not warranted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right knee joint replacement does not demonstrate severe painful motion or weakness as required for a higher evaluation under Diagnostic Code 5055.
- Claimed conditions
- Traumatic Arthritis, Right Knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- January 15, 2010
- Citation
- 1002543
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to inadequate examination for assessing his knee disabilities, including instability.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to inadequate compliance with previous remand directives. The right knee disabilities need further examination, and the TDIU claim may require extraschedular consideration.
- Denied
The Veteran's right knee disability, which includes traumatic arthritis following total knee replacement and revision surgery, does not meet the criteria for a rating greater than 30 percent. The evidence shows that his range of motion is within normal limits with no significant functional loss or weakness.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including a new VA examination to assess the current severity of the Veteran's right knee disorder and obtain any outstanding medical records. The Veteran will be provided an opportunity to identify any relevant healthcare providers who have treated him.
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