The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than June 22, 2021 for the grant of a higher disability rating for left knee status post meniscal tear and anterior cruciate ligament tear. The evidence did not show that prior to this date, the Veteran's left knee flexion was limited to 15 degrees or less.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there is no evidence showing that prior to June 22, 2021, the Veteran's left knee flexion was limited to 15 degrees or less, which would meet the criteria for a 30 percent disability rating under DC 5260.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee status post meniscal tear, left knee anterior cruciate ligament tear
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 16, 2024
- Citation
- A24056908
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
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).
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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