Partly granted
The Board granted a separate 10 percent rating for right knee instability but denied an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for degenerative arthritis of the right knee.
The deciding factor: The evidence supported recurrent instability throughout the period on appeal, warranting a 10 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5257. However, there was no evidence supporting a higher rating for degenerative arthritis of the right knee.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative arthritis of the right knee, Right knee instability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 31, 2025
- Citation
- A25111360
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