The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent prior to June 29, 2009 for his left knee disability (excluding the 10 percent rating for limitation and painful motion) was denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show severe recurrent subluxation or lateral instability warranting a higher rating under DC 5257. The Veteran's symptoms were already accounted for in the existing 10 percent rating based on painful motion, swelling, and stiffness.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee degenerative changes, meniscectomy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 18, 2018
- Citation
- 18119148
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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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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Partly granted
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