The Veteran's appeal for higher ratings for his left knee disability was denied. The RO granted a 20 percent rating for limitation of flexion from September 18, 2015 to April 10, 2019 and a 40 percent rating for limitation of extension starting April 11, 2019.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations did not show the Veteran's left knee disability meeting or exceeding the criteria for higher ratings under Diagnostic Code 5260 (limitation of flexion) or Diagnostic Code 5261 (limitation of extension).
- Claimed conditions
- limitation of flexion of the left knee, patellofemoral pain syndrome, medial collateral ligament strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- March 7, 2024
- Citation
- 24010989
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral knee disability, including arthritis, is service connected as it had its onset during his active service and there is no clear and unmistakable error in previous decisions. The appeal for service connection is granted.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has granted a readjudication of the claim for service connection for right knee disorder. The claims for right leg shortening are remanded due to their inextricability with the right knee disorder claim.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as the Veteran and his representative have withdrawn their appeals for all issues on appeal.
- Granted
The Veteran's right knee disabilities were granted effective April 4, 2023.
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