The Board granted a separate 20 percent evaluation for left knee instability and denied a compensable evaluation for limitation of flexion of the left knee. The Board also remanded service connection for an esophagus disability.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed moderate instability in the Veteran's left knee, which warranted a separate 20 percent evaluation under DC 5257. However, there was no evidence that limitation of flexion of the left knee met the criteria for a compensable evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- limitation of flexion of the left knee due to service-connected osteoarthritis, instability of the left knee due to service-connected osteoarthritis, disability of the esophagus to include hiatal hernia, esophageal stricture, or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- April 29, 2025
- Citation
- 25005849
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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- Partly granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
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