The Veteran's claim for a higher initial evaluation for right knee disability was denied as his symptoms did not warrant an increased rating.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU prior to October 10, 2022 was also denied due to the lack of evidence showing he could not secure or follow any substantially gainful occupation.
The deciding factor: The right knee disability did not meet the criteria for a higher rating as it did not show flexion limited to 30 degrees or less, extension limited by 10 degrees or more, ankylosis, atrophy, frequent episodes of joint 'locking,' or impairment of tibia and fibula.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Joint Osteoarthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 20, 2026
- Citation
- A26025475
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's PTSD is granted, with a separate rating of 10 percent for right knee instability effective from September 29, 2014.,Right knee joint osteoarthritis receives a 10 percent evaluation as of September 29, 2014.
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