The Board granted increased ratings for the Veteran's left knee instability and limitation of motion on flexion, but denied an increased rating higher than 20 percent for right knee instability. The Board also remanded claims for service connection for degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine and bilateral foot pain.
The deciding factor: The evidence supported findings that the Veteran's left knee disability had increased in severity over time, while the right knee did not meet criteria for a higher rating. Service connection was remanded for further development.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, Bilateral foot pain (claimed as massive pain in both feet leading up to the back), Left knee disability (instability related to tendonitis, chondromalacia, arthritis), Right knee disability (instability related to tendonitis, chondromalacia, meniscal tear, and arthritis)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 3, 2024
- Citation
- 24000527
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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- Partly granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine to correct a duty to assist error.
- Denied
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