Partly granted
The veteran's claims for higher evaluations for left knee instability, degenerative arthritis of the left knee, and sesamoiditis of the right foot were denied. However, the veteran's evaluation for radiculopathy of the left lower extremity was restored to 20 percent effective February 1, 2022.
The deciding factor: The Board considered the evidence available at the time of the November 2021 and March 2022 rating decisions.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee instability status post ACL tear reconstruction, degenerative arthritis of the left knee status post ACL reconstruction, sesamoiditis of the right foot, radiculopathy of the left lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 15, 2025
- Citation
- A25003529
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