The Veteran's right knee disability causes painful motion but does not show compensable limitation of motion on flexion. The claim for a higher rating is denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right knee disability was productive of painful motion causing functional loss, but at no time during the appeal period was flexion limited to 30 degrees or less, even considering pain on use and during flare-ups.
- Claimed conditions
- Right knee patellar tendonitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 9, 2026
- Citation
- A26033061
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