The Veteran's claim for higher ratings for his torn medial meniscus, torn anterior cruciate ligament, osteochondral injury, and osteoarthritis of the right knee has been denied. The RO found that the disability did not warrant a compensable rating prior to December 13, 2006, or a rating in excess of 10 percent from that date.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner noted that the Veteran's range of motion was flexion to 135 degrees and extension to 0 degrees. The MRI report indicated an anterior cruciate ligament tear; vertical tear, posterior horn of medial meniscus; and osteochondral injury involving the anterior aspect of the medial femoral condyle.
- Claimed conditions
- Torn Medial Meniscus, Torn Anterior Cruciate Ligament, Osteochondral Injury, Osteoarthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 27, 2009
- Citation
- 0919679
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
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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