The Veteran's post-operative left knee disability has been objectively shown to be manifested by no more than total knee replacement residuals, arthroscopic revision residuals; villonodular synovitis; severe chronic knee pain and weakness; an antalgic gait; and a left knee range of motion of 0 to 95 degrees. The criteria for a 60 percent evaluation have been met.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's post-operative left knee disability has been objectively shown to be manifested by severe chronic knee pain, limitation of motion, weakness, fatigue, stiffness and joint instability, which warrants a 60 percent evaluation under the applicable rating criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Total Knee Arthroplasty Residuals, Synovitis, Chondromalacia Patella
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- May 21, 2012
- Citation
- 1218044
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