Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for a higher initial rating and an earlier effective date for service connection for right knee strain.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding of limitation of flexion to 30 degrees or more, which would warrant a higher rating under DC 5260. Additionally, there was no basis for an earlier effective date as the claim was received on June 24, 2023.
- Claimed conditions
- right knee strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 11, 2025
- Citation
- A25022107
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