Partly granted
The Board denied an increased rating for meniscal tear, knee joint osteoarthritis, and chondromalacia patella but granted separate ratings of 20 percent for instability and 10 percent for limitation of extension.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left knee disability was characterized by limited extension and persistent instability with a prescription from a medical provider for an assistive device. The meniscal tear, osteoarthritis, and chondromalacia patella did not meet the criteria for increased ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee meniscal tear, knee joint osteoarthritis, left knee instability, left knee chondromalacia patella
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 24, 2025
- Citation
- A25016413
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