The Veteran's appeal is denied for entitlement to increased ratings and earlier effective dates for his left knee disabilities.,The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date prior to June 24, 2009 for the 10 percent rating evaluation of limitation of flexion was denied.,The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for limitation of extension was also denied.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating as the disability manifested symptoms that were consistent with the current level of disability and no new or material evidence had been presented to warrant reopening the claim.,The effective date prior to June 24, 2009 was denied because there was no factual ascertainable increase in disability within one year prior to the date of receipt of the Veteran's application for increased compensation.,The initial rating in excess of 30 percent for limitation of extension was denied as the evidence did not show a factually ascertainable increase in disability within one year prior to the date of claim.

Claimed conditions

Left Knee Strain, Limitation of Flexion, Limitation of Extension

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating

Not verified here — check the original decision

Decision date

January 27, 2024

Citation

24004250

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