The Board granted a 10 percent rating for left knee strain, limitation of flexion and denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for left knee sprain, limitation of extension. The claims for increased ratings for the right knee and service connection for hypertension were remanded.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's disability picture more nearly approximated the criteria required for a 10 percent rating based on limitation of flexion, but not for limitation of extension or other factors considered in the decision.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee strain, limitation of flexion, left knee sprain, limitation of extension, right knee osteoarthritis, hypertension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 15, 2025
- Citation
- A25034830
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.
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