Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for right knee osteoarthritis with bipartite patella, finding that the pre-existing condition was aggravated by military service. The claim for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance or housebound status was remanded.
The deciding factor: The August 2025 private medical opinion provided substantial probative weight in favor of the Veteran's claim, as it supported the theory of aggravation.
- Claimed conditions
- right knee osteoarthritis with bipartite patella
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- December 29, 2025
- Citation
- A25110708
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