The Board granted an extension of the temporary total rating for right knee surgery, denied initial and increased ratings for degenerative arthritis right knee, limitation of flexion, granted a separate 30 percent rating for right knee instability prior to January 29, 2021, and a 20 percent rating from that date, and dismissed appeals for higher ratings for erectile dysfunction and major depressive disorder.

The deciding factor: The evidence was in relative equipoise as to whether the June 2019 surgery resulted in severe postoperative residuals requiring use of crutches through at least December 2, 2019, and prior to January 29, 2021, the Veteran's right knee disorder was not manifested by flexion to 45 degrees or less.

Claimed conditions

Degenerative arthritis right knee, limitation of flexion, Right knee instability, Right knee meniscal condition

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

October 16, 2025

Citation

A25089283

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