The rating reductions for the Veteran's right and left knee ligamentous laxity from 10% to 0% were improper, and the appeals are granted with restoration of the original ratings.
The deciding factor: The reduction was based on improvement in condition but without showing actual improvement in function under ordinary conditions of life and work.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Ligamentous Laxity, Left Knee Ligamentous Laxity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- July 26, 2022
- Citation
- 22042449
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