The Board denied an earlier effective date for the increased rating, denied ratings in excess of 10 and 20 percent for left knee instability, and found that a reduction in the skin disability rating was not proper.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not support entitlement to higher ratings or an earlier effective date due to insufficient medical evidence showing the severity required by the rating schedule.

Claimed conditions

Left knee meniscal disability with frequent episodes of locking, pain, and effusion, Left knee instability, Tinea cruris, tinea pedis, chronic dyshidrosis

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

November 12, 2025

Citation

25013882

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