The Veteran's right knee disability is currently rated as 10 percent disabling effective May 6, 2013. The RO has granted an initial compensable evaluation for his service-connected right knee contusion.
The deciding factor: The VA examination findings supported a finding of limitation of flexion to 115 degrees with pain on movement and limitation of extension to 130 degrees, warranting the current 10 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5260.
- Claimed conditions
- Right knee contusion
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 24, 2015
- Citation
- 1549550
This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Look up the original decision on VA.gov (opens in a new tab) using citation 1549550.
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including unspecified schizophrenia and other psychotic disorder, moderate cocaine use disorder, severe marijuana use disorder, is granted as service connected. PTSD was denied due to lack of a valid diagnosis.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA examination, and further development is required.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's major depressive disorder is granted an initial 70% rating, effective from the date of the decision. The right knee disability claim is remanded for further development.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for a higher initial rating for residuals of right knee contusion with mild chondromalacia of the medial femoral condyle with bursitis was denied as his symptoms did not warrant a rating in excess of 10 percent.
Free starter guide for your own claim
Reading this because you were denied or under-rated? Get the plain-English next steps — your appeal options, the deadline that protects you, and how appeals like yours turn out. One email, no spam.
We will only use this to send the guide. No spam, unsubscribe any time. We never sell your information.
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.