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Denied

The Board denied all increased ratings for the veteran's lumbosacral strain and knee conditions, finding that the criteria for higher ratings were not met.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the extent to which motion was limited, pursuant to 38 C.F.R. § 4.71a.

Claimed conditions
lumbosacral strain, right knee patellofemoral syndrome, left knee patellofemoral syndrome, limited extension of the right knee, limited extension of the left knee
How they argued it
Direct service connection
Exposure basis
None
Rating assigned
None in this decision
Decision date
January 16, 2025
Citation
25000638

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