The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left knee strain, right knee bursitis, and intervertebral disc syndrome due to insufficient evidence of additional limitation in motion or instability that would warrant higher ratings.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not show enough functional loss during flare-ups or other symptoms to justify a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.

Claimed conditions

Left knee strain (limitation of flexion), Right knee bursitis, limitation of extension, Right knee bursitis, instability, Intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) with degenerative disc disease (DDD) and lumbosacral strain

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

March 4, 2025

Citation

A25019408

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