The Veteran's knee disabilities have been rated based on limitation of motion. The most recent VA examination did not show any additional functional loss due to pain, weakness, or incoordination. Therefore, the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Codes 5260 and 5261 are not met.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's knee disabilities do not meet the criteria for a compensable rating based on limitation of motion as his range of motion is within normal limits with no additional loss due to pain, weakness, or incoordination during flare-ups.
- Claimed conditions
- Chondromalacia, Arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 10, 2012
- Citation
- 1235075
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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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