The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for left knee joint osteoarthritis status post MCL surgery based on the evidence showing that the Veteran's limitation of flexion has always been far better than 30 degrees and most limited to approximately 125 degrees, even when considering all factors, such as flare-ups and after repetitive use.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 10 percent for left knee joint osteoarthritis status post MCL surgery based on the Veteran's limitation of flexion being far better than 30 degrees and most limited to approximately 125 degrees.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee joint osteoarthritis status post MCL surgery
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 29, 2025
- Citation
- A25047745
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.
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