The veteran's claim for a higher rating for tinnitus and right knee scar was denied. The claims for right knee degenerative arthritis, instability, and limitation of extension were remanded for further examination.

The deciding factor: The Board determined that the evidence did not support a higher rating for the conditions that were denied.

Claimed conditions

right knee patellofemoral ligament reconstruction surgery residual scar, tinnitus, right knee degenerative arthritis, other than post-traumatic, patellar instability with tendonitis, right knee instability, right knee limitation of extension

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 23, 2025

Citation

A25006081

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