The Board granted a separate rating of 10 percent for left knee instability and denied a higher rating for the same condition, as well as service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The claims for service connection for nerve or radiculopathy conditions in both lower extremities were remanded.
The deciding factor: The evidence supported slight instability in the left knee but not a higher rating based on limitation of motion. Service connection was denied due to lack of evidence showing a disability as defined by VA regulations, and the claims for nerve or radiculopathy conditions required further development.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Instability, Bilateral Hearing Loss, Left Lower Extremity Nerve or Radiculopathy Condition, Right Lower Extremity Nerve or Radiculopathy Condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 21, 2025
- Citation
- A25045745
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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