The Board denied initial disability ratings in excess of 20 percent for lumbar strain, and in excess of 10 or 30 percent for right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, migraine headaches, and PTSD.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the Veteran's conditions met the criteria for higher ratings based on the applicable rating criteria.

Claimed conditions

Lumbar strain, Right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome and strain, Left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome and strain, Migraine headaches, Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

February 6, 2025

Citation

25001820

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