The Veteran's right knee limitation of extension, instability, and painful limitation of flexion were granted a rating. Service connection was also granted for cervical spine, left knee, right ankle, left shoulder, right shoulder, and right wrist disabilities as secondary to service-connected conditions.

The deciding factor: The criteria for the increased ratings and service connection were met based on the evidence of record, including medical evaluations and testimony from the Veteran.

Claimed conditions

right knee limitation of extension, right knee instability, right knee painful limitation of flexion, cervical spine disability (degenerative disc disease of cervical spine), left knee disability (left knee arthritis), right ankle disability (right ankle arthritis), left shoulder disability (left shoulder arthritis), right shoulder disability (right shoulder arthritis), right wrist disability (right wrist arthritis)

How they argued it

Secondary to another service-connected condition

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

50%

Decision date

December 10, 2025

Citation

A25106220

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