The Board denied increased ratings for degenerative arthritis of both knees and hypertension, but granted a 10 percent rating for each knee based on limitation of extension.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a higher rating due to the degree of flexion or diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more, but did show limitation of extension to 10 degrees in both knees.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative arthritis of the right knee, Degenerative arthritis of the left knee, Hypertension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 29, 2024
- Citation
- 24004357
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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