The Board granted a rating of 10 percent for left knee strain, limitation of flexion, based on painful motion, but denied a higher rating in excess of 10 percent for the same condition. The Board also denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for left knee strain, limitation of extension.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's pain and functional loss did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.

Claimed conditions

left knee strain status post arthroscopic surgery (limitation of flexion), left knee strain status post arthroscopic surgery (limitation of extension)

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

10%

Decision date

March 31, 2025

Citation

25004263

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