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The Board denied the veteran's claim for a rating higher than 10% for left knee degenerative joint disease. The decision was based on medical evidence showing that the veteran's knee condition did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The deciding factor: The Board found that the veteran's left knee disability did not exhibit flexion functionally limited to 30 degrees, which is required for a higher rating.

Claimed conditions
left knee degenerative joint disease
How they argued it
Direct service connection
Exposure basis
None
Rating assigned
10%
Decision date
January 16, 2025
Citation
25000615

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