The Veteran's right knee limitation of extension was reduced from 40 percent to 10 percent, but the reduction is not proper. The rating has been restored to 40 percent for the entire period.
The deciding factor: The objective range of motion findings did not meet the criteria for a 40 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5261 (extension limitation).
- Claimed conditions
- Right Meniscal Tear
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- April 30, 2026
- Citation
- A26040794
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- Denied
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for right and left knee disabilities were denied. The initial rating for right knee limitation of extension was denied prior to September 1, 2022, with a final rating of 30 percent effective from that date.,The initial rating for left knee limitation of extension was denied prior to September 1, 2022, with a final rating of 30 percent effective from that date. From September 1, 2022, the Veteran's claims were granted at a 30 percent rating for both knees.,The initial ratings for instability of the right and left knees were denied prior to February 18, 2021, with separate 10 percent ratings effective from that date.
- Granted
The Veteran's right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome and related conditions are rated at 10 percent, with a separate 10 percent rating for the symptomatic removal of semilunar cartilage. The appeal is granted on these issues.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are remanded due to the need for further evaluation of his right knee conditions.
- Denied
The Veteran's right knee disability, including osteoarthritis and meniscal tear, does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes. The Board also denied her claim for TDIU prior to September 29, 2017.
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