The Veteran's left knee replacement residuals are not shown to warrant a rating in excess of 30 percent, but he is entitled to a separate 20 percent disability rating for moderate instability.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left knee had no more than severe painful motion and flexion limited to 95 degrees. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Codes 5261 or 5262, as his range of motion was within normal limits.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Replacement Residuals
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- May 5, 2010
- Citation
- 1016748
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