Partly granted
The Veteran's left knee instability was granted a 20 percent disability evaluation for the period prior to October 25, 2013. The claim for an increased rating from October 25, 2013 to June 23, 2014 was denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left knee instability was found to be moderate and caused persistent instability with a prescription for bracing for ambulation, warranting a 20 percent evaluation. An increased rating was not allowed due to the amputation rule preventing ratings greater than 20 percent for this period.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee instability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- February 19, 2025
- Citation
- 25002450
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