Partly granted
The veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for right knee degenerative joint disease was denied, but a higher rating for right knee instability was granted.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the severity and functional impairments of the right knee disabilities as determined by VA examinations.
- Claimed conditions
- right knee degenerative joint disease, right knee instability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- January 30, 2025
- Citation
- 25001388
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