The Board granted a 20 percent rating for limitation of flexion and a 10 percent rating for instability, but denied an increased rating for limitation of extension.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's left knee disability was found to meet the criteria for a 20 percent rating for limitation of flexion and a 10 percent rating for instability, but did not warrant a higher rating for limitation of extension.

Claimed conditions

limitation of flexion of the left knee, limitation of extension of the left knee, instability of the left knee

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

10%

Decision date

November 24, 2025

Citation

25014279

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