The Board denied an increased rating for degenerative arthritis of the left knee, granted a 20 percent rating for left knee instability prior to February 7, 2021, and denied a rating in excess of 20 percent from that date. The Board also granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability from September 1, 2024.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the severity of the Veteran's left knee instability and the impact it had on his ability to work.

Claimed conditions

Degenerative arthritis, left knee, limitation of flexion, Left knee instability, to include subluxation

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

March 18, 2025

Citation

25003662

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