Partly granted
The Board denied increased ratings for left knee arthritis and meniscal tear (limitation of flexion) and instability, but granted a separate 10 percent rating for left knee limitation of extension from January 31, 2008 to April 19, 2022.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for higher ratings due to limited flexion and instability, but there was evidence of painful motion justifying a separate rating for limitation of extension.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee arthritis and meniscal tear (limitation of flexion), left knee instability, left knee arthritis and meniscal tear (limitation of extension)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 1, 2025
- Citation
- 25012312
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