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Whole decision: Denied

The Veteran's claims for effective dates prior to November 8, 2007 and September 29, 2020 were denied as the evidence did not support earlier effective dates.,Ratings in excess of 10 percent for right knee extension and left knee extension were also denied.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's claims were denied because there was no evidence to support an earlier effective date, and her current ratings under Diagnostic Codes 5260 (flexion) and 5261 (extension) are appropriate based on the objective findings.

Claimed conditions
limitation of motion right knee, limitation of motion left knee
How they argued it
Direct service connection
Exposure basis
None
Rating
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Decision date
September 21, 2024
Citation
A24059104

This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Read the original VA decision (opens in a new tab) using citation A24059104.

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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