Partly granted
The Board granted an increased rating of 20 percent for left knee limitation of flexion and a 10 percent rating for right knee limitation of flexion, effective February 24, 2025, while denying ratings in excess of the current levels for both knees.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's knee disabilities did not meet the criteria for higher ratings based on the evidence provided during examinations and medical records reviewed.
- Claimed conditions
- right knee degenerative arthritis, left knee limitation of extension, left knee limitation of flexion
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 10, 2025
- Citation
- 25014785
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