The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for left knee disability based on limitation of flexion but granted a separate 10 percent rating for left knee limitation of extension.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's left knee most nearly approximated extension limited to 10 degrees at most throughout the period on appeal, warranting a separate 10 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5261. However, his limitation of flexion did not meet or more closely approximate the criteria for a higher rating.

Claimed conditions

Left knee disability with painful limitation of motion

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

October 8, 2025

Citation

25012654

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