The Veteran's initial compensable rating for right knee scar is denied, and his residuals of lumbar strain are granted a 20 percent disability rating effective June 10, 2019.
The deciding factor: The VA medical examinations showed varying degrees of forward flexion with pain causing functional loss but no flare-ups. The Veteran's condition improved to 60 degrees during flare-ups, warranting the current 20% rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Right knee scar, Residuals of lumbar strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- March 5, 2026
- Citation
- A26020116
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