Granted
The Board granted service connection for a right knee disability, to include as degenerative arthritis and a meniscal tear, based on the Veteran's in-service participation in intercollegiate gymnastics.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's right knee disability was related to his in-service strain and injuries from intercollegiate gymnastics, supported by the Veteran's reports and a private medical opinion.
- Claimed conditions
- right knee disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- December 18, 2025
- Citation
- A25109243
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