Denied
The Board denied ratings in excess of 10 percent for the veteran's left hamstring and right knee conditions, as well as a TDIU claim.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support higher ratings due to insufficient severity of symptoms and functional impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- Left hamstring tendonitis with left knee strain, Right knee strain limitation of flexion with hamstring tendonitis, Right knee instability, Right knee limitation of extension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 16, 2025
- Citation
- 25014950
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