The Veteran was granted a 30 percent rating for left knee degenerative joint disease (DJD) with limitation of extension from October 22, 2002 until September 27, 2024, and 40 percent thereafter; a 10 percent rating for left knee DJD with limitation of flexion from October 22, 2002; and a maximum 30 percent rating for left knee DJD with instability from March 13, 2006. He was also granted a total disability based upon individual unemployability (TDIU) from December 3, 2002.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the Veteran's functional loss during flare-ups and repetitive use as well as his inability to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation due to service-connected disabilities.

Claimed conditions

left knee degenerative joint disease (DJD) with limitation of extension, left knee DJD with limitation of flexion, left knee DJD with instability

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

November 21, 2025

Citation

25014256

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