Partly granted
The veteran's claims for increased ratings for right knee conditions were granted, but the claim for an increased rating for instability after March 16, 2017 was denied. The veteran was also granted special monthly compensation.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the Veteran's medical evidence and the criteria set forth in VA's Schedule for Rating Disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- right knee scar, chondromalacia, right patella, and degenerative joint disease with limited extension, chondromalacia, right patella, and degenerative joint disease with limited flexion, chondromalacia, right patella, and degenerative joint disease with instability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 7, 2025
- Citation
- A25001049
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