The Veteran is granted a separate rating of 30 percent, but not higher, for right knee instability during the appeal period and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).
The deciding factor: The evidence supports that the Veteran's right knee instability symptoms suggest severe instability, warranting a 30 percent rating. Additionally, the evidence is evenly balanced as to whether the Veteran was unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation consistent with his education, training, and work experience because of his service-connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Right knee instability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- March 14, 2025
- Citation
- 25003609
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