The veteran's appeal for a higher disability rating for right knee conditions was partially granted. The veteran is entitled to a 40 percent rating for right knee limitation of extension since April 18, 2024, and a 10 percent rating for right knee instability. Other claims were denied.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence probatively establishing the veteran's conditions during specific periods.

Claimed conditions

right knee limitation of flexion, right knee limitation of extension, right knee ankylosis, right knee instability, right knee meniscal symptoms

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 31, 2025

Citation

25001482

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