The Board denied an increased rating for right knee limitation of flexion but granted a separate 10 percent rating for the meniscal condition. The claims for shin pain and bilateral shins scars were also denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's range of motion did not meet the criteria for a higher rating, but he had frequent episodes of joint effusion warranting a separate rating under Diagnostic Code 5259.
- Claimed conditions
- right knee meniscal tear, shin pain/condition/surgery (bilateral), scar formation, bilateral shins (left), scar formation, bilateral shins (right)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 3, 2025
- Citation
- A25031091
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
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Partly granted
The Board denied a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for right knee meniscal tear with degenerative arthritis and granted a separate 20 percent rating for right knee instability.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a higher rating for right knee strain to ensure that the estimated range of motion provided for repeated use over time and during flare-ups is sufficient for rating purposes.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the matter for a retrospective opinion regarding the severity of the Veteran's right knee disability during flare-ups and an addendum opinion addressing whether the Veteran's right knee strain is directly related to his service.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for diabetes, bilateral hearing loss, a right knee scar, chronic fatigue syndrome, an upper respiratory disability, a left leg neurological disability, and a rating in excess of 10 percent for a right knee meniscal tear.
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