The Veteran was granted a 10 percent rating for the residual surgical scar, status post total left knee replacement and increased ratings to 20 percent for complex regional pain syndrome in both lower extremities. Some issues were remanded.

The deciding factor: The evidence supported moderate incomplete femoral nerve paralysis for the radiculopathy conditions, warranting a 20 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 8526.

Claimed conditions

Residual surgical scar, status post total left knee replacement, Complex regional pain syndrome, left lower extremity radiculopathy, Complex regional pain syndrome, right lower extremity radiculopathy, Status post right knee arthroscopy, partial medial meniscectomy, Limitation of extension, status post right knee arthroscopy, partial medial meniscectomy, Osteoarthritis, left knee status post total knee replacement, Residual surgical scars, status post right knee meniscectomy, Obstructive sleep apnea

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

10%

Decision date

October 31, 2025

Citation

A25094891

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