The Board denied a rating higher than 10 percent for right knee disability with limitation of flexion and a compensable rating for right knee disability with limitation of extension.
The deciding factor: Flexion and extension of the Veteran's right knee were not limited to degrees that would warrant a higher or compensable rating, even considering functional loss after repeated use over time.
- Claimed conditions
- right knee disability with limitation of flexion, right knee disability with limitation of extension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 11, 2025
- Citation
- A25051533
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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