The Veteran's left knee extension disability was rated as noncompensable from December 6, 2013 to April 10, 2019. A 30 percent rating for the condition is granted starting from April 10, 2019. Additionally, a separate 10 percent rating for left knee instability is granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left knee extension disability was found to be limited to an average of 20 degrees of extension from April 10, 2019 onwards, warranting the 30% rating. The 10% rating for instability is based on the Veteran's reported symptoms and statements.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee extension disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- September 22, 2020
- Citation
- 20062244
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- Partly granted
The Veteran's left knee flexion and extension disabilities were granted a 30 percent rating from November 19, 2014, while the left knee osteoarthritis was denied an increased rating.
- Partly granted
The Board granted a 20 percent rating for the right ankle and an additional 10 percent rating for right knee instability, while denying higher ratings for left ankle, right knee extension, left knee flexion, and left knee extension disabilities.
- Dismissed
The veteran's appeal was dismissed because the veteran requested to withdraw it.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and effective dates have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support earlier effective dates or higher disability ratings.
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