Denied
The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's right knee conditions, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on limitation of motion or instability.
The deciding factor: The March 2021 VA examination showed flexion limited to 110 degrees during flare-ups and no prescription for an assistive device, which did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Codes 5260 and 5257.
- Claimed conditions
- right knee strain with osteoarthritis, right knee strain with instability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 8, 2025
- Citation
- A25087089
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