The Veteran's left knee pain and subluxation are rated at 10 percent each, while his TKR residuals are rated at 30 percent. The appeal is granted for the 10 percent ratings.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence supports a 10 percent rating for left knee pain with limited motion prior to January 26, 2016 and for left knee subluxation prior to February 8, 2013. The TKR residuals are rated at 30 percent as they meet the criteria under DC 5055.
- Claimed conditions
- Left knee pain, Left knee subluxation, Residuals of left total knee replacement (TKR)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 9, 2020
- Citation
- 20002051
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