The Board denied increased ratings for left and right knee DJD based on limitation of extension, flexion, and instability but granted a separate 10 percent rating for right knee instability effective September 27, 2023.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for higher ratings due to limited range of motion and instability, with the exception of his right knee instability which met the criteria for a separate 10 percent evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- Left knee degenerative joint disease (DJD), Right knee degenerative joint disease (DJD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 25, 2024
- Citation
- 24003858
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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