The Veteran's left knee patellofemoral arthritis, status post patella fracture and arthroscopy, prior to March 30, 2010, did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.,The Veteran's left knee osteoarthritis from May 12, 2006 through March 30, 2010 did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.,For the period since June 1, 2011, the Veteran's left knee total arthroplasty met the criteria for a 30 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5055.,The Veteran's right knee osteoarthritis from May 12, 2006 through June 27, 2011 did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.,For the period since August 1, 2012, the Veteran's right knee total arthroplasty met the criteria for a 30 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5055.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left knee patellofemoral arthritis did not cause moderate or severe recurrent subluxation or lateral instability of the left knee, which is required for an evaluation greater than 10 percent.,Between May 12, 2006 and March 30, 2010, the Veteran's left knee osteoarthritis did not result in ankylosis or limit flexion of the knee to 30 degrees or less or limit extension to 15 degrees or more.,For the period since June 1, 2011, the Veteran's left knee total arthroplasty manifested intermediate degrees of residual weakness, pain, and limitation of motion, which is rated as a 30 percent disability under Diagnostic Code 5055.,Between May 12, 2006 and June 27, 2011, the Veteran's right knee osteoarthritis did not result in ankylosis or limit flexion of the knee to 30 degrees or less or limit extension to 15 degrees or more.,For the period since August 1, 2012, the Veteran's right knee total arthroplasty manifested intermediate degrees of residual weakness, pain, and limitation of motion, which is rated as a 30 percent disability under Diagnostic Code 5055.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Patellofemoral Arthritis, Status Post Patella Fracture and Arthroscopy, Left Knee Osteoarthritis, Right Knee Osteoarthritis, Right Knee Total Arthroplasty
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 10, 2015
- Citation
- 1506130
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