The Veteran's left knee disability, including his status post total left knee replacement and degenerative arthritis of the left knee, has been granted increased ratings. The left knee replacement received a 30% rating prior to July 17, 2012, and a 60% rating thereafter. The initial disability rating for degenerative arthritis of the left knee was also granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left knee disability met the criteria for increased ratings under Diagnostic Code 5055 (prosthesis) due to severe painful motion and limitation in range of motion, which warranted a higher rating than the current one. The initial disability rating for degenerative arthritis of the left knee was granted based on the severity of his symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Replacement, Degenerative Arthritis of the Left Knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- November 6, 2017
- Citation
- 1750140
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- Denied
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- Remanded (sent back)
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