The Board denied increased ratings for various musculoskeletal conditions, including left and right elbow disabilities, left and right knee patellofemoral syndrome with osteoarthritis and meniscal tear, right foot callus, and right knee instability. The decision also restored the 10 percent rating for left knee instability and right elbow radial head fracture.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not demonstrate that the Veteran's disabilities warranted higher ratings based on the applicable criteria and findings from examinations and treatment records.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of left elbow radial head fracture, Left elbow impairment of pronation, Left elbow limitation of extension, Elbow strain with residuals of right elbow fracture radial head with impairment of supination and pronation, Elbow strain with residuals of right elbow fracture radial head with limitation of flexion, Left knee patellofemoral syndrome with osteoarthritis and meniscal tear, Right knee patellofemoral syndrome with osteoarthritis and meniscal tear, Right knee limited extension, Right knee instability, Right foot callus, Left knee scars, Right knee scars
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 18, 2025
- Citation
- A25100161
Veterans Law Judge
Decisions by this judge: 766 · Granted: 40% (granted or partly granted, in the vetted decisions on this site)
Judge attribution: 2025 complete; earlier years partial.
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- Granted
The Veteran's right knee disability, including limitation of extension and flexion, instability, and meniscus condition, is now rated at 20 percent effective March 7, 2020.
- Granted
The Veteran's right knee disability, including limitation of extension and flexion, instability, and meniscus condition, is now rated at 20 percent effective March 7, 2020.
- Granted
The Board has granted effective dates of June 17, 2010 for service connection and separate ratings for right knee instability and left knee instability.
- Denied
The Board found that the Veteran's left knee scars do not meet the criteria for a compensable disability rating under any applicable VA rating criteria, and thus denied his claim.
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