The Board remanded the veteran's claims for higher ratings for left knee strain and lumbar spine disability, as well as for a total disability rating based on unemployability. The veteran was not notified of VA examinations at his most recent address.

The deciding factor: The Veteran was not notified of his VA examinations at his most recent address of record and there is a lack of compliance with the Board's remand directives.

Claimed conditions

left knee strain, lumbar spine disability

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 23, 2025

Citation

25000912

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