The Veteran's right knee disability, characterized by limitation of flexion and extension, has been granted a compensable evaluation (10%) since October 19, 2017. The appeal for an earlier effective date was denied.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found the Veteran’s right knee disability to be characterized by limited motion with pain, but no significant functional loss due to repetitive use over time.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Limitation of Flexion, Right Knee Limitation of Extension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 24, 2020
- Citation
- 20075066
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
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- Denied
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