The Board granted an effective date of March 21, 2012, for service connection for a right knee disability with limitation of extension and meniscus disability but denied higher ratings for the right knee instability, flexion, and extension disabilities.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence showing that the Veteran's right knee disability had been present since March 21, 2012, as evidenced by medical records and examination findings.
- Claimed conditions
- right knee extension disability, right knee meniscus disability, right knee instability disability, right knee flexion disability, residuals of a total right knee replacement
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 9, 2024
- Citation
- 24001388
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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