The Board granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities and granted separate ratings for left knee instability, dislocated semilunar cartilage with frequent episodes of 'locking,' pain, and effusion, and limitation of extension. The appeal was denied for a higher rating for left knee instability and limitation of flexion.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence showing that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II was secondary to obesity caused by his service-connected disabilities, and the severity of his left knee disability as supported by medical records and examinations.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetes mellitus type II, Left knee disability
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 10, 2025
- Citation
- 25004867
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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- Dismissed
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