Partly granted
The Board denied an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for left knee strain, limitation of flexion and granted a separate, compensable rating of 10 percent for left knee strain, painful motion at extension. The Board also denied service connection for hearing loss (right and left ear) and radicular pain to include hypoesthesia and paresthesia in both legs.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the severity of the conditions as supported by medical evidence and applicable rating criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- Left knee strain, Hearing loss (right ear), Hearing loss (left ear), Radicular pain to include hypoesthesia and paresthesia of the right leg, Radicular pain to include hypoesthesia and paresthesia of the left leg
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 16, 2025
- Citation
- A25089513
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