The Board denied a compensable rating for the Veteran's left knee scar and remanded claims for increased ratings for left and right knee limitations of flexion and extension.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the Veteran's left knee scar covered an area or areas of 144 square inches (929 sq. cm.) or greater, nor was it painful or unstable. The VA examination in January 2022 found no instability or pain associated with the scar.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee scar, left knee limitation of flexion, right knee limitation of flexion, left knee limitation of extension, right knee limitation of extension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 20, 2025
- Citation
- A25044909
What this means for you
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What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Partly granted
The Board denied an increased rating for right knee strain and instability but granted a separate 10 percent rating for right knee limitation of extension from November 25, 2024.
- Granted
The Board granted a 30 percent rating for right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, right knee instability, and separate 40 percent rating for right knee limitation of extension prior to July 27, 2019.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for right and left knee, shoulder, and knee scars disabilities, as well as a compensable disability rating for hypertension.
- Partly granted
The Board denied service connection for pes planus (flat feet) and remanded several other issues, including service connection for various disorders and increased ratings for the right knee. The Board granted a 20 percent rating for right knee instability.
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