The Board granted restoration of the 10 percent rating for right and left knee DJD, limitation of extension from September 25, 2018 to present, and granted higher ratings of 30 percent for the right knee and 20 percent for the left knee effective July 29, 2024.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the reduction in rating was not proper due to a lack of adequate due process and an improper effective date. For the period beginning on July 29, 2024, the criteria for higher ratings were met based on limitation of extension.
- Claimed conditions
- right knee degenerative joint disease (DJD), limitation of extension, left knee degenerative joint disease (DJD), limitation of extension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 11, 2025
- Citation
- A25022588
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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- Remanded (sent back)
The case is remanded for further evidentiary development, including the scheduling of an in-person examination or a retrospective estimate from an examiner based on a review of the records.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the issues of entitlement to an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent prior to August 20, 2024, and 30 percent thereafter for left knee DJD and entitlement to a TDIU for further development.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for right and left knee degenerative joint disease to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error by providing notice of the Veteran's right to a hearing.
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