The Board denied a rating in excess of 30 percent for the Veteran's right-knee condition based on limited flexion to 15 degrees.
The deciding factor: The Board found that while the Veteran had complaints of pain and reduced motion, the evidence did not support a higher rating under applicable criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- right-knee condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- May 7, 2025
- Citation
- 25006221
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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