The Veteran's claims for increased ratings of his right knee disabilities have been denied. The Board found that the current nature and severity of the Veteran's right knee disabilities do not warrant a compensable rating for limitation of extension, or any higher ratings for limitation of flexion, subluxation/instability, or meniscal impairment.
The deciding factor: The VA examiners did not find evidence of more than slight instability or significant functional loss due to pain and weakness. The Veteran's range of motion was limited by pain but not to the extent that would warrant higher ratings under the applicable rating criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Limitation of Extension, Right Knee Limitation of Flexion, Right Knee Subluxation/Instability, Right Knee Meniscal Impairment
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 11, 2024
- Citation
- 24015795
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the claims for increased ratings for various knee disabilities and entitlement to special monthly compensation (SMC) due to the need for regular aid and attendance. The Veteran needs additional VA examinations to determine the severity of her service-connected knee disabilities, including whether she requires assistance with daily activities.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted separate ratings of 10 percent for right knee instability and limitation of extension, finding that the Veteran's symptoms do not require a prescription from a medical provider for a brace or cane.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for right knee conditions were denied. The rating decisions addressed limitations of flexion and extension, instability, and meniscal disorders.
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