The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his lumbar spine and left knee disabilities, finding insufficient evidence to warrant an evaluation in excess of 20 percent for spondylosis of the lumbar spine. The Veteran's claim for TDIU was also denied as there is no compensable limitation of motion found.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations did not show forward flexion of the thoracolumbar spine at or below 30 degrees, which would be required to warrant an evaluation in excess of 20 percent under the General Rating Formula for Diseases and Injuries of the Spine. The Veteran's left knee disability also did not meet criteria for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- spondylosis of the lumbar spine, patellofemoral pain syndrome, left knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 12, 2014
- Citation
- 1410050
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- Granted
The Veteran's claims for service connection for patellofemoral pain syndrome, left knee; right knee strain with instability (limitation of flexion); and right knee strain with instability (impairment of the knee) have been granted effective December 30, 2022.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for patellofemoral pain syndrome, left and right knees due to insufficient evidence in the record regarding the etiology of the Veteran's current knee conditions.
- Dismissed
The Board has dismissed the appeals for a compensable disability rating for tension headaches and service connection for patellofemoral pain syndrome, left knee as secondary to lumbosacral strain (also claimed as low back, spine condition).
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's bilateral knee disorders are remanded for further evaluation due to the need for a new VA examination to determine their etiology.
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