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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