The Veteran's right knee osteoarthritis, status post total knee replacement, has not been manifested by chronic residuals consisting of severe painful motion or weakness as required for a higher rating of 60 percent under DC 5055. The Board found that the criteria for an increased disability rating in excess of 30 percent are not met.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner did not find evidence of severe painful motion or weakness, and the Veteran's right knee osteoarthritis has been rated based on residual weakness, pain, or limitation of motion under DC 5055.
- Claimed conditions
- right knee osteoarthritis, status post total knee replacement
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- February 9, 2021
- Citation
- 21007285
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