The Veteran's left knee disability is rated at 30 percent for the total knee replacement and a 10 percent rating for the scar. The appeal was granted on both issues.
The deciding factor: The VA examination confirmed intermediate degrees of residual weakness, pain or limitation of motion in the left knee, which warranted a 30 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5055. For the left knee scar, the examiner noted a single surgical scar with no associated symptoms and assigned a noncompensable rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Replacement, Left Knee Scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 21, 2026
- Citation
- A26036796
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
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