The reduction in evaluation of service-connected joint osteoarthritis, right knee (limitation of flexion) from 20 percent to 10 percent was improper; therefore, restoration of the 20 percent rating is granted.,The reduction in evaluation of service-connected left knee painful scar from 10 percent to 0 percent was improper; therefore, restoration of the 10 percent rating is granted.,Entitlement to an initial compensable rating for right knee degenerative arthritis (limitation of extension) is denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show actual improvement in the Veteran's symptoms that would reflect an improvement in his ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work, as required by VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- Joint osteoarthritis, right knee (limitation of flexion), Left knee painful scar, Right knee degenerative arthritis (limitation of extension)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- April 15, 2026
- Citation
- A26035295
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