The veteran was granted a 10% disability rating for right knee osteoarthritis based on limitation of flexion from August 7, 2015. A separate compensable disability rating for the same condition based on limitation of extension was denied prior to December 18, 2023, but granted at 30% from that date onward.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the extent of motion limitation and pain during flare-ups.

Claimed conditions

right knee osteoarthritis

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

30%

Decision date

January 15, 2025

Citation

25000518

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