The Veteran's left knee condition, bilateral foot disabilities, and keratoconus have been granted service connection.,A reduction in the rating for hemorrhoids was improper, and the original rating of 20 percent has been restored.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran's conditions had not improved enough to warrant a lower rating, thus preventing the reduction from taking effect.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome with Osteoarthritis, Limitation of Extension, Bilateral Foot Disabilities, Keratoconus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- April 30, 2026
- Citation
- A26041007
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What this means for you
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