The Board denied an initial disability rating higher than 10 percent for the Veteran's left knee disability based on limitation of flexion prior to October 23, 2023, and from November 21, 2023. However, a 10 percent rating was granted for the period from October 23, 2023, to November 20, 2023. The Board also denied an initial disability rating higher than 10 percent for left knee disability based on limitation of extension from April 23, 2021, to October 22, 2023, and a rating higher than 30 percent from October 23, 2023.

The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's left knee disability did not meet the criteria for ratings in excess of 10 percent based on limitation of flexion or extension during the relevant periods.

Claimed conditions

left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

October 28, 2025

Citation

25013368

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