The Board granted separate 10 percent ratings for left and right knee disability manifested by painful limitation of flexion, instability, and extension from specific dates, while denying a rating in excess of 20 percent for dislocated left knee semilunar cartilage prior to February 27, 2014, and a rating in excess of 50 percent for right knee disability manifested by painful limitation of extension from January 9, 2024.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the specific findings of painful motion, instability, and limited flexion and extension as supported by medical evidence during the relevant periods.
- Claimed conditions
- Dislocated left knee semilunar cartilage, Left knee disability (flexion limitation), Left knee instability, Left knee status post partial knee replacement, Dislocated right knee semilunar cartilage, Right knee disability (flexion limitation), Right knee disability (extension limitation), Right knee instability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 7, 2024
- Citation
- 24032785
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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