The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for residuals of left knee replacement is denied. The current rating of 30 percent has been determined to be appropriate based on the evidence provided.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations and treatment records do not provide sufficient evidence to support a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5055, as there is no indication of limitation of extension or ankylosis that would warrant a higher evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Replacement
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- November 22, 2019
- Citation
- 19188336
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- Denied
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- Granted
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