The Veteran's initial ratings for right and left knee joint osteoarthritis and patellofemoral pain syndrome were denied as the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's knee flexion was limited to at worst 130 degrees, with normal extension, and there was no additional functional loss upon repetitive use or during flare-ups.
- Claimed conditions
- right knee joint osteoarthritis and patellofemoral pain syndrome, left knee joint osteoarthritis and patellofemoral pain syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 24, 2025
- Citation
- A25037859
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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