The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations for left knee patellofemoral syndrome and thoracolumbar scoliosis with compression fractures were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of entitlement to higher disability ratings for these conditions.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not demonstrate additional functional impairment or ankylosis during flare-ups, which would warrant a higher rating under applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Patellofemoral Syndrome, Thoracolumbar Scoliosis with Compression Fractures
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 29, 2024
- Citation
- A24015389
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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