The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's right knee degenerative joint disease with limitation of flexion and extension, but granted a 20 percent rating for left and right lower extremity radiculopathy. The 10 percent rating for right knee instability was restored.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence showing that the Veteran's conditions did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under applicable regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative joint disease of the right knee, Degenerative joint disease of the left knee, Chondromalacia of the left knee with degenerative joint disease, Lumbar spine disability, to include intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS), Left lower extremity radiculopathy (sciatic nerve), Right lower extremity radiculopathy (sciatic nerve), Painful scars of the left knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 24, 2025
- Citation
- A25037578
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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