The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his left and right knee conditions, as well as a compensable rating for scars of the right knee.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a higher rating based on the limitation of motion or other factors considered under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- limited extension of the left knee, left knee osteoarthritis with patellofemoral pain syndrome, right knee joint instability, right knee meniscal tear with joint osteoarthritis and s/p arthroscopic surgery, scars of the right knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 19, 2025
- Citation
- A25109618
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
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- Denied
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- Remanded (sent back)
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