The Veteran's right knee degenerative arthritis with postoperative meniscal tear was granted an increased rating from 10 percent to 40 percent, but no higher, effective May 18, 2016. Other claims were denied.
The deciding factor: The limitation of extension in the right knee warranted a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 5261 after February 15, 2024, and the Veteran's functional impairment was consistent with that contemplated by ankylosis.
- Claimed conditions
- right knee degenerative arthritis with postoperative meniscal tear, lumbosacral postoperative degenerative joint disease, left lower extremity neuritis of the sciatic nerve, right lower extremity neuritis of the sciatic nerve, postoperative right inguinal hernia, allergic rhinitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- July 8, 2025
- Citation
- 25008941
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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- Denied
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- Denied
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