Denied
The Board denied higher ratings for the Veteran's left knee disability, including for limitation of flexion and instability.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the Veteran met the criteria for a higher rating based on the applicable diagnostic codes and regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- limitation of flexion of the left knee due to degenerative joint disease (DJD), limitation of extension of the left knee, instability of the left knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 20, 2025
- Citation
- 25014187
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