The veteran's service-connected left knee disability, characterized by pain and limited range of motion (0 to 130 degrees), does not meet the criteria for a higher initial rating beyond 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The VA examination revealed no instability or subluxation, and the veteran's subjective complaints were noted but without objective confirmation of limitation of motion that would warrant a higher evaluation under DC 5257.
- Claimed conditions
- Ruptured cruciate ligament, Torn medial meniscus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 4, 2008
- Citation
- 0800322
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Denied
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