The Board granted a 10 percent rating for the right knee scar but denied an extended total rating and a higher rating for the right knee disability.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right knee scar covers an area of 5.25 square centimeters, which is not compensable under DC 7802, but he was found to have pain in his scar, warranting a 10 percent rating under DC 7804. The Board denied the extended total rating and higher rating for the right knee disability due to insufficient evidence of severe post-operative residuals.
- Claimed conditions
- right knee replacement, right knee scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 6, 2025
- Citation
- A25050343
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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