The Veteran's right knee total knee arthroplasty associated with degenerative arthritis is currently rated at 30 percent, which is the minimum rating under Diagnostic Code 5055. The Veteran's left knee degenerative joint disease does not meet the criteria for a separate evaluation of more than 20 percent.
The deciding factor: The clinical evidence shows intermediate degrees of residual weakness, pain, and limitation of motion in the right knee post-total knee arthroplasty, which corresponds to the minimum rating under Diagnostic Code 5055. The left knee degenerative joint disease does not meet the criteria for a separate evaluation of more than 20 percent.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Total Knee Arthroplasty Associated with Degenerative Arthritis, Left Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- February 11, 2015
- Citation
- 1506413
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