The Veteran's right knee strain was initially rated at 10 percent from December 1, 2011 to October 26, 2017. From October 26, 2017 to July 27, 2020, the rating was increased to 10 percent due to compensable limitation of extension.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right knee strain did not meet criteria for higher ratings under other diagnostic codes and only met the criteria for a 10 percent rating based on painful noncompensable flexion during the initial period, and then limited extension from October 26, 2017 onward.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 6, 2020
- Citation
- 20071830
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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