Granted
The Veteran's right knee instability symptoms most nearly approximated the rating criteria for severe lateral instability during the period on appeal, and a 30 percent rating is granted.
The deciding factor: The Board finds that the Veteran's symptoms more nearly approximate 'severe' lateral instability based on his lay statements and objective medical evidence.
- Claimed conditions
- right knee instability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- February 19, 2025
- Citation
- 25002436
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