The Veteran's claim for restoration of a 20 percent rating for anterior cruciate strain with tibia stress reaction, patellofemoral syndrome and tendonitis, right knee is granted. The claims for increased ratings for instability, left knee; tibia stress reaction, patellofemoral syndrome and tendonitis, left knee; left knee limitation of extension; and impairment of the left knee are remanded.
The deciding factor: The VA failed to show actual improvement in the Veteran's ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work for the anterior cruciate strain with tibia stress reaction, patellofemoral syndrome and tendonitis, right knee condition.
- Claimed conditions
- anterior cruciate strain with tibia stress reaction, patellofemoral syndrome and tendonitis, right knee, instability, right knee, tibia stress reaction, patellofemoral syndrome and tendonitis, left knee, left knee limitation of extension, impairment of the left knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- July 2, 2024
- Citation
- A24035753
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- Remanded (sent back)
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