Denied
The Board denied all claims for increased ratings, except for sinusitis which was granted a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not show the necessary symptoms or severity to warrant a higher rating under applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hemorrhoids, Hypertension, Degenerative Arthritis of the Lumbar Spine, Tinnitus, Bilateral Knee Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome with Tibialis Muscle Strain, Left Foot Plantar Fasciitis and Heel Spur, Right Ankle Sprain, Left Ankle Sprain, Allergic Rhinitis, Sinusitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 3, 2025
- Citation
- A25018819
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