Denied
The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for right knee limitation of extension disability and an initial compensable rating for right knee limitation of flexion disability.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support the criteria for higher ratings based on functional impairment, pain, or additional factors such as flare-ups, even when considering repetitive use and repeated use over time.
- Claimed conditions
- Right knee meniscal tear (extension), Right knee meniscal tear (flexion)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 31, 2025
- Citation
- A25009130
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