The Board denied an initial rating greater than 10 percent for left knee limitation of flexion prior to February 17, 2024, and greater than 20 percent thereafter for left knee limitation of extension. However, the Board granted a separate 10 percent rating for left knee limitation of extension due to pain prior to February 17, 2024, and a separate 10 percent rating for left knee limitation of flexion from February 17, 2024, as well as a separate 10 percent rating for left knee lateral instability from the same date.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's left knee disability did not meet the criteria for higher ratings based on the evidence presented, but granted additional ratings where pain and functional impairment were demonstrated to be significant.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Limitation of Flexion, Left Knee Limitation of Extension, Left Knee Lateral Instability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 11, 2025
- Citation
- 25007844
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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