The Veteran's post-traumatic arthritis of both knees is currently rated at 10 percent, and the evidence does not support a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The objective findings from VA examinations show that knee flexion is limited to no less than 115 degrees in both knees, which corresponds to a 10 percent disability rating under Diagnostic Code 5260 for limitation of motion. The Veteran's symptoms do not warrant an increase in the current rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Post Traumatic Arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 4, 2015
- Citation
- 1518941
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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: Denied
The Board found that the Veteran's pre-existing right knee disability did not increase in severity during service and was clearly and unmistakably not aggravated by any injury or event in service. As a result, the claim for service connection for the right knee disability is denied.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings of her right knee conditions have been denied. Her right knee instability is rated at the maximum schedular rating, and her arthritis with limited motion is also rated at its maximum.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's left knee disability was granted an increased rating to 10 percent, effective from March 26, 2008.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of his appeal prior to a decision being made.
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