The Veteran was granted a 40 percent rating for lumbosacral strain with spinal stenosis, but no higher. The claim for an increased rating for right knee strain with arthritis was denied.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the severity of the symptoms and their impact on the Veteran's ability to perform daily activities.
- Claimed conditions
- Lumbosacral strain with spinal stenosis, Right knee strain with arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- June 2, 2025
- Citation
- 25007400
Veterans Law Judge
Decisions by this judge: 2,604 · Granted: 65% (granted or partly granted, in the vetted decisions on this site)
Judge attribution: 2025 complete; earlier years partial.
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Denied
The Veteran's claims for clothing allowances were denied because the evidence did not show that her knee braces or cane caused damage to her outer garments, and shoes are not considered clothing for VA purposes.,The Veteran was found to have multiple service-connected disabilities including PTSD, lumbosacral strain, bilateral hearing loss and bronchitis, right and left knee conditions, tinnitus, and radiculopathy. However, the evidence did not show that her knee braces or cane caused damage to her outer garments.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD and major depressive disorder) and a right knee disability. Service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is remanded.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's thoracolumbar spine strain and lumbosacral strain with spinal stenosis are currently rated at 10 percent, but the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted based on the evidence of record.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the addition of new evidence. The AOJ will review this evidence and readjudicate the claims.
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