The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for left knee arthritis, which includes painful flexion and limited extension, was denied. A separate 10 percent rating is granted for the painful left knee extension.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support an increased rating for left knee flexion, but the extension limitation met the criteria for a separate 10 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 2, 2024
- Citation
- A24079307
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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).
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