The Board denied the veteran's appeal for a higher initial rating for right and left knee instability, concluding that the conditions resulted in slight, not moderate, disability.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the lack of objective medical evidence supporting moderate recurrent subluxation or lateral instability.

Claimed conditions

right knee instability, left knee instability

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 23, 2025

Citation

25000878

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