Partly granted
The Veteran was granted a 10 percent rating for his right knee anterior cruciate ligament tear and denied ratings for the other conditions on appeal.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's right knee ACL tear manifested with extension limited to 5 degrees, warranting a 10 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5261. The meniscal tear did not show additional symptoms beyond painful motion and was denied a compensable rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Right knee anterior cruciate ligament tear, Right knee meniscal tear, Right knee medial surgical scar, Right knee lateral surgical scar, Right knee dorsal surgical scar, Bilateral tinnitus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 10, 2025
- Citation
- A25021597
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