The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for left and right knee strains, finding that the current 10 percent disability ratings accurately reflected the severity of his conditions.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a higher rating as it showed no ankylosis, patellar instability, lateral instability, dislocation or removal of semilunar cartilage, or genu recurvatum, and the Veteran's symptoms were consistent with the current 10 percent ratings.

Claimed conditions

Left knee strain, Right knee strain

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

February 26, 2025

Citation

A25017659

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