The Veteran's left knee disability is rated at 10 percent for instability and 30 percent for flexion impairment. A TDIU was granted effective August 12, 2021. The appeal for an increased rating prior to that date has been denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation based on the Veteran's left knee disability as of January 11, 2022 and beyond.
- Claimed conditions
- patellofemoral syndrome left knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- December 20, 2022
- Citation
- 22070766
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