The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for instability of the left knee was denied as his condition did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The VA examination findings and medical history did not support a higher rating based on recurrent subluxation or lateral instability.
- Claimed conditions
- Torn lateral meniscus, Chondromalacia of the patella, Degenerative joint disease (left knee)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 29, 2014
- Citation
- 1433869
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- Granted
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- Granted
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