The Board granted a 30 percent evaluation for right and left knee instability effective February 7, 2021, but denied increased ratings for the patellofemoral pain syndromes of both knees.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence demonstrating moderate instability in the Veteran's right and left knees, which warranted a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5257.

Claimed conditions

right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, right knee instability, left knee instability

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

December 11, 2025

Citation

25014804

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