Partly granted
The veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for degenerative arthritis of the left knee was denied. However, a separate 10 percent disability rating for genu recurvatum of the left knee was granted. The increased rating for the right knee disability was remanded.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evaluation of medical evidence and diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- degenerative arthritis of the left knee, genu recurvatum of the left knee, right knee disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 3, 2025
- Citation
- A25000633
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