The Board granted separate 10 percent ratings for left and right knee instability but denied increased ratings for patellofemoral pain syndrome in both knees. The claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea was remanded.
The deciding factor: The evidence supported the Veteran's claims for separate 10 percent ratings for knee instability, but not for increased ratings based on limitation of motion due to patellofemoral pain syndrome. The decision also considered the need for further development regarding service connection for obstructive sleep apnea.
- Claimed conditions
- Left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, Right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 1, 2025
- Citation
- A25039944
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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