The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's bilateral knee disorders but granted separate 10 percent ratings based on injury to the semilunar cartilage of both knees. The claim for TDIU was also denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a rating in excess of ten percent for the knee disabilities, but painful motion and episodes of joint locking were observed, warranting separate ratings under DC 5259.
- Claimed conditions
- right knee disorder, left knee disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 9, 2024
- Citation
- 24001337
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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