The veteran's request for a higher rating for left knee instability and patellofemoral syndrome was denied. The claim for service connection of right knee disability as secondary to the left knee disability was remanded.

The deciding factor: The Board found that the veteran did not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on the evidence provided.

Claimed conditions

left knee instability, left knee patellofemoral syndrome, right knee disability

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 8, 2025

Citation

A25001801

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