The Veteran's bilateral knee disabilities were rated at various levels prior to September 1, 2024. The ratings for right knee patellofemoral syndrome with limitation of flexion and left and right knee patellofemoral syndrome with osteoarthritis with limitation of extension were reduced from their previous levels effective September 1, 2024.
The deciding factor: The reduction in the rating was based on an improvement in the Veteran's ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work for his bilateral knee disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Patellofemoral Syndrome with Limitation of Flexion, Right Knee Patellofemoral Syndrome with Limitation of Flexion, Left Knee Osteoarthritis with Limitation of Extension, Right Knee Osteoarthritis with Limitation of Extension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 19, 2026
- Citation
- A26015221
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