The Board granted separate 30 percent ratings for left knee instability and chondromalacia, DJD of both the right and left knees.
The deciding factor: The evidence demonstrated that the Veteran's left knee lateral instability was severe, while his right and left knee symptoms most closely approximated flexion limited to 15 degrees.
- Claimed conditions
- Left knee instability, Chondromalacia degenerative joint disease (DJD) status post arthroscopic surgery for meniscus tear of the right knee, Chondromalacia, DJD of the left knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- October 9, 2024
- Citation
- 24031607
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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