The Board denied a rating in excess of 30 percent for the Veteran's right knee disability (total knee replacement) but granted separate ratings of 10 percent, but no higher, for limited flexion and functional loss, meniscus removal, and moderate instability. The Board also remanded claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and an acquired psychiatric disorder.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the findings that the Veteran's right knee disability did not meet the criteria for a higher rating but did warrant separate ratings for limited flexion and functional loss, meniscus removal, and moderate instability. The Board also found insufficient evidence to support service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and an acquired psychiatric disorder.
- Claimed conditions
- Right knee disability (total knee replacement), Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), Acquired psychiatric disorder, to include depression
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- October 4, 2021
- Citation
- 21061544
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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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Partly granted
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