The Veteran's left knee disability, characterized by painful motion and tenderness to palpation, is rated at a 10 percent rating since August 11, 2004. The Board has granted this rating as it finds the evidence supports the claim for a 10 percent rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left knee disability was productive of painful motion and tenderness to palpation, which is sufficient to warrant a 10 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5260 (limitation of flexion of the leg).
- Claimed conditions
- Chronic left knee strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 28, 2026
- Citation
- A26039434
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- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance or housebound status.
- Denied
The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his right knee strain is denied, and he is granted a separate 10 percent rating for mild instability of the service-connected right knee beginning October 31, 2017. The appeal for TDIU is remanded.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to a need for further development, including obtaining an MRI or arthroscopy of the Veteran's left knee and assessing the current nature and degree of severity of his service-connected chronic left knee strain.
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