Denied
The Board denied increased disability ratings for right and left knee instability and arthritis, as the evidence did not support a finding of more intense instability or arthritis that could meet the definition of moderate or severe.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's knee disabilities manifested as slight instability and no more than painful motion of the knee, which corresponded to a 10 percent disability rating under the applicable criteria. There was no evidence supporting a higher rating for these conditions prior to the specified dates.
- Claimed conditions
- right knee instability, left knee instability, right knee arthritis, left knee arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 26, 2025
- Citation
- A25017155
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