Denied
The veteran's claim for a higher rating than 10% for right and left knee osteoarthritis and instability was denied because the veteran cancelled the required VA examination without good cause.
The deciding factor: The veteran did not attend or reschedule the required VA examination, leading to the denial of the increased rating claim.
- Claimed conditions
- right knee osteoarthritis, left knee osteoarthritis, 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 29, 2025
- Citation
- 25001221
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