The Board denied increased ratings for left knee limitation of flexion, extension and instability conditions but granted a 20 percent disability rating for left knee instability from February 7, 2021.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not support ratings in excess of 10 percent for left knee limitation of flexion or extension. For the period prior to February 7, 2021, the condition most nearly approximated mild instability, but from that date, a 20 percent rating was granted due to recurrent instability after surgical repair requiring a prescription for a cane.

Claimed conditions

left knee condition (status post left shin tibial fracture)

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

December 12, 2025

Citation

25014865

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