The Veteran's right and left knee flexion disabilities were denied initial ratings in excess of the currently assigned 10 percent and 20 percent, respectively, from June 26, 2018, to August 13, 2018.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's flexion limitations did not meet or exceed the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Codes 5260 (limitation of flexion of the leg).
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Flexion Disability, Left Knee Flexion Disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 1, 2022
- Citation
- 22005158
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left knee flexion, extension, and osteoarthritis disabilities due to inadequate examination findings. The Veteran is required to undergo a new VA examination to assess his current range of motion and functional impairment.
- Granted
The Veteran's right knee instability is granted a rating of 20 percent, and his right knee flexion disability and symptomatic cartilage removal are each granted a separate 10 percent ratings.
- Granted
The Veteran's left knee disability is rated at 10 percent for painful flexion under Diagnostic Code 5260, and a separate 10 percent rating is granted for genu recurvatum with objectively demonstrated weakness and insecurity in weight-bearing. The Veteran does not have instability that warrants a higher rating.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected right and left knee flexion disabilities, as well as extension disabilities, were denied initial disability ratings in excess of the currently assigned 10 percent for the period from July 8, 2011 to March 4, 2020.
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