Denied
The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's left knee conditions, including chondromalacia patella with degenerative joint disease, left knee instability, and limitation of flexion.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the Veteran's symptoms warranted a higher rating under the applicable criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- Chondromalacia Patella of Left Knee with Degenerative Joint Disease, Left Knee Instability, Left Knee Degenerative Joint Disease (Limitation of Flexion)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 6, 2025
- Citation
- 25003217
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