The Veteran's right knee replacement residuals are rated at 30 percent, and his service-connected right knee scar is not compensable. The Board found no evidence to support higher ratings under the applicable diagnostic codes.
The deciding factor: The VA examination report did not show any severe painful motion or weakness in the affected extremity, as required for a 60 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5055. The Veteran's right knee flexion was limited to 120 degrees and extension to zero degrees, resulting in noncompensable ratings under Diagnostic Codes 5260 and 5261.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Replacement Residuals, Right Knee Scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 4, 2022
- Citation
- A22020204
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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