The Board granted a separate disability evaluation for left knee instability beginning April 1, 2008, and remanded the issue of an increased rating for the same condition from February 7, 2021. The lumbar spine disability issues were also remanded.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on resolving all doubt in favor of the Veteran regarding his reports of left knee instability and the medical evidence supporting these reports.

Claimed conditions

left knee instability, lumbar spine disability

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

90%

Decision date

February 4, 2025

Citation

25001608

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