The Board denied increased disability ratings for the Veteran's bilateral knee disabilities, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on the current severity of the conditions.

The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's use of medication did not lessen the severity of his bilateral knee disabilities to a degree that would warrant a higher rating under the relevant diagnostic criteria.

Claimed conditions

left knee strain with degenerative arthritis, chondromalacia patella, and patellofemoral pain syndrome, right knee strain with degenerative arthritis and patellofemoral pain syndrome

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

October 24, 2025

Citation

25013283

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