Partly granted
The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of right knee instability was granted, with a rating of 20% from May 9, 2006 to February 7, 2021. The claim for a higher rating after February 7, 2021 was denied.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the veteran's right knee instability was moderate prior to February 7, 2021, but not severe thereafter.
- Claimed conditions
- right knee instability, right knee osteoarthritis with degenerative arthritis and meniscal tear
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- January 8, 2025
- Citation
- A25001671
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