The Veteran's claim for a separate rating of 10 percent for instability of the left knee was granted. The claims for higher ratings for left knee patellar tendonitis and right knee strain were denied, as well as the claims for more than 10 percent ratings for left and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy. Service connection for migraines was also granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's condition involving instability of the left knee met the criteria for a separate rating of 10 percent under Diagnostic Code 5257, as it involved recurrent instability without requiring a prescription from a medical provider for a brace or cane. The other claims were denied due to lack of evidence supporting higher ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Patellofemoral complex with recurrent instability (with or without history of surgical repair), Left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, sciatic nerve, Right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, sciatic nerve, Migraines
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 5, 2026
- Citation
- A26011186
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