The Board denied a rating higher than 20 percent for left knee degenerative medial meniscal tear with painful and limited motion, granted a separate 10 percent rating for symptomatic post-surgical meniscus tear in the left knee, denied an initial rating higher than 10 percent for left knee degenerative meniscal tear based on instability, and denied a compensable initial rating for bilateral shin splints.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes, but he was granted a separate 10 percent rating for his symptomatic post-surgical meniscus tear in the left knee.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative medial meniscal tear left knee painful and limited motion, Symptomatic post-surgical meniscus tear in the left knee, Left knee degenerative meniscal tear based on instability, Bilateral shin splints
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- July 8, 2025
- Citation
- A25058161
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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