The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for residuals of left and right total knee replacements, as well as an initial rating for right femoral neuropathy, were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support higher ratings under any applicable diagnostic codes.,Specifically, the Board determined that the Veteran’s disabilities did not meet or approximate the criteria for a 40 percent rating under DC 5055 due to lack of severe painful motion or weakness in his knees.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support higher ratings as there was no indication of severe painful motion or weakness, which are required for a 40 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of Left Total Knee Replacement, Residuals of Right Total Knee Replacement, Right Femoral Neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 19, 2024
- Citation
- A24085125
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- Granted
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- Denied
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- Denied
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- Denied
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