The Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 10 percent for left knee strain was denied, while his TDIU claim from August 24, 2020, was granted.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a higher rating for the left knee condition, but it established that the Veteran could no longer secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 25, 2025
- Citation
- A25038335
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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