The Veteran's left knee disability was rated at 10 percent prior to October 16, 2013 and granted a separate 10 percent rating for symptomatic removal of the semilunar cartilage. From January 1, 2015, the Veteran is now rated at 60 percent for status-post total left knee replacement.
The deciding factor: The June 2014 VA examination indicated that the Veteran's total knee replacement had residuals of severe painful motion or weakness, consistent with a 60 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Code 5055.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative arthritis of the left knee, Symptomatic removal of semilunar cartilage (ACL repair)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 21, 2015
- Citation
- 1521948
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