The Board granted separate disability ratings of 20 percent for lateral instability of the right knee and 10 percent for lateral instability of the left knee, but denied increased ratings in excess of 10 percent for arthritis of both knees.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran's bilateral knee disabilities were manifested by X-ray evidence of arthritis, pain, limitation of motion, and moderate to slight lateral instability. The Board found that these symptoms warranted separate disability ratings but did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under the applicable rating codes.
- Claimed conditions
- right knee disability, left knee disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 26, 2009
- Citation
- 0911256
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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