Partly granted
The veteran's ratings for both knee conditions were reinstated to 40 percent. The issues regarding knee scars were sent back for further review.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the reduction in ratings was improper because there was no actual improvement in the veteran's ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work.
- Claimed conditions
- right knee condition, left knee condition, right knee scar, left knee scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 7, 2025
- Citation
- A25001182
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