The veteran is granted a 20% rating for left knee instability from January 30, 2014 to November 9, 2021. The issues of ratings in excess of 10 percent for left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome and left knee painful extension are remanded.

The deciding factor: The veteran's symptoms and use of a knee brace indicated moderate instability.

Claimed conditions

left knee instability, left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome (left knee disability), left knee painful extension

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

20%

Decision date

January 15, 2025

Citation

25000506

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