The Board granted a 10 percent rating for right knee meniscal repair and denied ratings greater than 10 percent for the right knee ACL tear, an initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis, and service connection for various conditions.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a higher rating for the right knee ACL tear or an initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis. However, there was sufficient evidence to grant a separate 10 percent rating for residuals from the meniscal repair that were distinct from limited, painful motion.

Claimed conditions

right knee anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear, allergic rhinitis, low back sprain, right hip contusion, right ankle sprain, acquired psychiatric disorder, to include anxiety, depression, insomnia, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), migraine headaches, ear infection, muscle injury pulled left calf muscle, diarrhea

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

10%

Decision date

October 2, 2025

Citation

A25085339

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