The Veteran's left knee instability was granted a rating of 10 percent prior to February 7, 2021. From that date, the Veteran's left knee instability is rated at 20 percent. The Veteran's right knee chondromalacia and degenerative arthritis with painful motion are both denied ratings in excess of 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left knee instability was found to be more proximate to a moderate level of severity after February 7, 2021, warranting a higher rating. The right knee conditions did not meet the criteria for increased ratings as they were no worse than 95 degrees flexion and extension.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee instability, right knee chondromalacia, right knee degenerative arthritis with painful motion
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- September 13, 2024
- Citation
- A24056045
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- Granted
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- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for earlier effective dates and compensable ratings for left knee tendonitis and right knee chondromalacia have been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal in January 2025.
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