The Board has granted separate 10 percent ratings for right and left knee instability under DC 5257, effective May 7, 2007. The Veteran's subjective reports of knee instability were found credible despite objective medical evidence.
The deciding factor: The Veteran provided competent and credible testimony regarding his bilateral knee instability, which was considered alongside the objective medical evidence.
- Claimed conditions
- Knee instability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- July 31, 2023
- Citation
- 23041790
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