Denied
The Board denied an increased evaluation for the Veteran's service-connected left knee degenerative osteoarthritis, finding that the evidence did not support a higher or separate rating under applicable diagnostic codes.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left knee flexion and extension were within normal limits, and there was no evidence of recurrent subluxation, lateral instability, or patellar instability. Therefore, an increased evaluation was not warranted.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee degenerative osteoarthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 25, 2025
- Citation
- A25016968
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