The Board granted an effective date of July 11, 2018, for the grant of a 20 percent disability rating for lumbar spine disability and noncompensable ratings for right and left knee limitation of extension.

The deciding factor: The evidence supports that the Veteran's range of motion more nearly approximated the criteria for a 20 percent rating throughout the pendency of the claim, and there was painful noncompensable limitation of extension during flare-ups and/or after repeated use over time.

Claimed conditions

Lumbar spine disability, Right knee limitation of extension, Left knee limitation of extension

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

20%

Decision date

February 5, 2025

Citation

A25010801

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