The Board denied an increased rating for the Veteran's left knee disability, except that a 10 percent evaluation was granted from February 21, 2024, for limitation of flexion (traumatic arthritis) of the left knee.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the medical evidence showing mild restrictions in the flexion and moderate restrictions in the extension of the Veteran's left knee, which did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.

Claimed conditions

Shell fragment wound of the left knee with a patellectomy (with recurrent subluxation and instability), Limitation of flexion (traumatic arthritis) of the left knee, Painful motion with limitation of extension of the left knee

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

December 3, 2025

Citation

25014523

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