The Veteran's left and right knee disabilities were granted a 30 percent rating, but no higher, for ankylosis effective July 6, 2011.
The deciding factor: The Board found the limitation of motion in both knees more nearly approximated the functional equivalent of ankylosis in favorable angle in full extension or slight flexion, compensating for range-of-motion loss due to medication.
- Claimed conditions
- Left knee ankylosis, Right knee ankylosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- December 22, 2025
- Citation
- 25015157
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