The Veteran's right knee disability is currently rated as 30 percent disabling for the period prior to December 12, 2013. Effective from that date, a separate 10 percent rating has been assigned for instability of the right knee.
The deciding factor: The most recent VA examination in December 2013 showed mild anterior instability, warranting a separate 10% rating under Diagnostic Code 5257 effective December 12, 2013. The Veteran's total knee replacement residuals are rated as 30 percent disabling.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of right knee replacement
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- June 20, 2014
- Citation
- 1428019
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- Granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
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