The Veteran's initial rating for left knee strain was granted from December 2, 2008 to September 3, 2010. From September 3, 2010 to March 1, 2015, the Veteran received a rating in excess of 40 percent for his condition. The rating was then reduced to 40 percent from March 1, 2015 to June 6, 2019 and further reduced to 30 percent from June 6, 2019 to July 10, 2020. A rating in excess of 30 percent was denied for the period after July 10, 2020. The Veteran also received an initial rating of 20 percent for left knee instability.
The deciding factor: The decision is based on the severity of the Veteran's left knee strain and instability throughout different periods, with ratings being adjusted as new evidence or medical opinions were provided.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee strain, left knee instability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 14, 2023
- Citation
- 23051065
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