The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for his left knee disability was granted, with a combined rating of 30% from August 25, 2021. The reduction of the rating from 30% to 10% was found proper and in accordance with law.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left knee disability improved such that he no longer required a higher rating for extension limitation or instability.
- Claimed conditions
- left patellofemoral pain syndrome (left knee disability)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 20, 2021
- Citation
- 21075520
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