Partly granted
The veteran's appeal for higher ratings for knee conditions was mostly denied, but a separate initial rating of 10 percent for left knee instability was granted effective April 20, 2023.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the veteran did not meet the criteria for higher ratings based on objective medical evidence and lay testimony.
- Claimed conditions
- right knee instability, right knee patellofemoral syndrome (PFS), left knee patellofemoral syndrome (PFS), left knee instability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 23, 2025
- Citation
- 25000900
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