The Veteran's right knee disability, prior to December 20, 2016, did not meet the criteria for a higher rating as his range of motion was limited to 110 degrees flexion and normal extension. The current 30 percent rating is based on residual weakness and pain.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right knee disability had no evidence of chronic residuals or impairment that would warrant a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5055, as his range of motion was limited to 110 degrees flexion with normal extension.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Arthroplasty
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 2, 2018
- Citation
- 1827006
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Whole decision: Denied
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