The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's right and left knee disabilities, except for a 20 percent rating for instability of both knees as of June 13, 2025.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a higher rating due to limited flexion or instability prior to June 13, 2025; however, the Veteran's right and left knee instability was rated at 20 percent effective from that date based on moderate instability without persistent symptoms of knee surgery or need for assistive devices.

Claimed conditions

limitation of motion of the right knee, limitation of motion of the left knee, instability of the right knee, instability of the left knee

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

November 18, 2025

Citation

25014100

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