Partly granted
The Board denied increased ratings for DJD and instability of both knees but granted separate 20 percent ratings for dislocated semilunar cartilage in the left and right knees.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's knee conditions did not meet the criteria for higher ratings due to limited flexion, extension, or instability; however, a separate rating was warranted for dislocated semilunar cartilage with frequent episodes of locking, pain, and effusion into the joint.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD) of the left knee, Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD) of the right knee, Meniscal tear in the left knee, Meniscal tear in the right knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 24, 2025
- Citation
- A25016136
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