The claim for a higher rating for right knee status post partial medial meniscectomy with limitation of motion prior to May 2, 2016 is denied.,A separate 20 percent rating for impairment of the semilunar cartilage (meniscal condition) is granted prior to May 2, 2016.,The claim for a 60 percent rating for residuals of right total knee replacement from July 1, 2017 is granted.,The TDIU claim is denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right knee disability prior to May 2, 2016 did not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on limitation of motion under Diagnostic Codes 5260 and 5261.,A separate 20 percent rating is granted for impairment of the semilunar cartilage (meniscal condition) due to frequent episodes of locking, pain, and effusion into the joint.,The residuals of right total knee replacement meet the criteria for a 60 percent rating based on chronic residuals including severe painful motion and ankylosis in flexion between 10 and 20 degrees with impairment to standing, walking, and other physical activity.,The Veteran is not unemployable due solely to service-connected disability as he is able to sustain full time employment.
- Claimed conditions
- Right knee status post partial medial meniscectomy, Right knee replacement
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 6, 2020
- Citation
- 20010229
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