The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for synovitis of the left knee and lateral instability of the left knee since January 19, 2018 are denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on current symptoms.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations showed limited range of motion with pain but no ankylosis or other severe impairment, which does not meet the criteria for higher ratings under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- synovitis of the left knee, lateral instability of the left knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 28, 2023
- Citation
- 23012338
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