The veteran's claim for a higher rating for left knee disability was denied, but a separate 10% rating for left knee instability was granted.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the Veteran's reported symptoms and medical evidence, including slight instability and lack of objective evidence for a higher rating.

Claimed conditions

left knee sprained anterior cruciate ligament with Baker's cyst, post-traumatic osteoarthritis, post-trauma left tibia and femur edema

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

10%

Decision date

January 13, 2025

Citation

A25002788

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