The veteran's request for a higher disability rating for his right knee was denied, but he was granted a separate 10 percent rating for painful flexion of the right knee. The claims for service connection for prostate cancer and left knee disability were remanded.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence of record and the criteria for entitlement to a higher disability rating were not met.

Claimed conditions

prostate cancer, right knee disability, left knee disability

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

10%

Decision date

January 29, 2025

Citation

A25008156

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