The Board denied an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for the veteran's service-connected right knee meniscal tear and cystic meniscus based on the evidence showing that his disability did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under applicable diagnostic codes.

The deciding factor: The appellant's right knee extension was limited to 10 degrees during flare-ups, which met the criteria for a 10 percent rating. However, there was no evidence of limitation of flexion or other factors that would warrant a higher rating.

Claimed conditions

right knee meniscal tear and cystic meniscus

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

October 28, 2025

Citation

A25093271

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