Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left knee meniscus tear repair, with ACL reconstruction; left knee instability; and right knee strain, secondary to left knee meniscus tear repair with ACL reconstruction.
The deciding factor: The evidence of record did not support a higher rating as the Veteran's flexion was not limited to 30 degrees or less even when considering flare-ups and repetitive use over time. The Veteran's instability was also not persistent without a prescription from a medical provider for an assistive device.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee meniscus tear repair, with ACL reconstruction, left knee instability, right knee strain, secondary to left knee meniscus tear repair with ACL reconstruction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 22, 2025
- Citation
- A25091500
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