The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and a separate evaluation for his left knee disability, status post total knee replacement, left knee instability, and left knee scar.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a higher rating as the Veteran's left knee had at worst flexion to 110 degrees and extension to 10 degrees, with no evidence of instability or severe painful motion or weakness in the affected extremity.

Claimed conditions

Left knee disability, status post total knee replacement, Left knee instability, Left knee scar

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

30%

Decision date

February 20, 2025

Citation

A25015440

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