The Board granted a separate rating of 10 percent for left knee instability and denied an increased rating in excess of 10 percent for left knee degenerative arthritis.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's lay statements, private treatment records, and examination findings supported the grant of a separate 10 percent rating for left knee instability. However, there was no evidence to support a higher rating for left knee degenerative arthritis.

Claimed conditions

left knee degenerative arthritis, left knee instability

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

10%

Decision date

October 23, 2025

Citation

A25091782

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