Denied
The Board denied an initial disability evaluation in excess of 10 percent for left and right knee instability based on the evidence of record.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's knee conditions did not meet the criteria for a rating higher than 10 percent as they did not require a prescription from a medical provider for assistive devices or bracing, which is necessary for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5257.
- Claimed conditions
- Left knee instability, Right knee instability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 4, 2025
- Citation
- A25019874
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