The Veteran's left knee disability, characterized by limitation of flexion and pain on motion, is currently rated at 10 percent. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms were consistent with limitation of flexion to less than 45 degrees, which corresponds to a noncompensable (0%) disability rating under Diagnostic Code 5260. His condition does not meet or approximate the criteria for more severe ratings based on instability or other factors.
- Claimed conditions
- Meniscal tear, Chondromalacia patellae
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 25, 2012
- Citation
- 1218741
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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).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's right knee condition is etiologically related to service and grants service connection for this disability.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's knee disabilities were increased in rating, and the appellant is eligible for attorney fees of up to 20% of past-due benefits awarded.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to inconsistencies in the rating decisions and need for further examination to determine the current severity of his left knee disabilities.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the February 2021 VA examination for the right knee disability is inadequate and remanded to obtain a new examination. The Veteran contends he should be awarded a higher rating due to his symptoms, including pain during active and passive range of motion testing.
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