Partly granted
The Board granted an initial 10 percent rating for left knee disability based on limitation of extension from October 26, 2021, to October 31, 2023, but denied a higher rating for limitation of flexion.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran's functional loss due to flare-ups was functionally equivalent to extension limited to 10 degrees, warranting a 10 percent rating. However, there was no persuasive evidence supporting a higher rating based on limitation of flexion.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee degenerative joint disease with mild chondromalacia patella and mild meniscal fraying
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 13, 2025
- Citation
- A25098576
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