Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on the criteria for intervertebral disc syndrome with degenerative arthritis or for TDIU.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's back disability did not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to the lack of evidence showing forward flexion limited to 30 degrees or less, favorable ankylosis, or incapacitating episodes. The knee condition was remanded for further development.
- Claimed conditions
- Intervertebral Disc Syndrome (IVDS) with degenerative arthritis, Patellofemoral syndrome of the right knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 17, 2025
- Citation
- 25003643
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