The Board found that the severance of service connection for left knee osteoarthritis and limitation of flexion was proper, and the reduction in the schedular rating from 20 percent to 10 percent for left knee chondromalacia with spurring and patellofemoral syndrome was improper. The appeal is denied.
The deciding factor: The Board determined that the Veteran's separate noncompensable and 10 percent ratings for left knee osteoarthritis and limitation of flexion were clearly erroneous due to pyramiding, and thus severed service connection for these conditions. The reduction in rating was found to be improper as there is clear and unmistakable evidence that the 20 percent rating assigned for left knee chondromalacia with spurring and patellofemoral syndrome contemplated arthritis with limitation of motion.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee osteoarthritis, left knee limitation of flexion
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 6, 2026
- Citation
- A26031239
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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