Denied
The Board denied increased ratings for thoracolumbar degenerative disc disease with IVDS, left knee medial meniscectomy, right knee strain with tendonitis, and left knee instability. A separate 10 percent evaluation was granted for residuals of a left knee meniscectomy.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show the necessary criteria to warrant higher ratings based on pain, limitation of motion, or other factors.
- Claimed conditions
- thoracolumbar degenerative disc disease with intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS), status post left knee medial meniscectomy, right knee strain with tendonitis, left knee instability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 23, 2025
- Citation
- 25013244
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