The Veteran's total left knee replacement is rated at 30 percent from December 1, 2018. The evidence does not show chronic residuals consisting of severe painful motion or weakness, which would warrant a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5055.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows intermediate degrees of residual weakness and pain but no severe painful motion or weakness as required for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5055.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Replacement
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- November 9, 2020
- Citation
- 20072234
What this means for you
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