The Board granted a separate 10 percent rating for left knee instability and a 40 percent rating for lumbar spine disability, while dismissing appeals for increased ratings on the left knee. Service connection was also granted for right and left foot plantar fasciitis.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the Veteran's reported symptoms of pain and functional limitations, as well as medical evidence supporting these findings.

Claimed conditions

left knee patellofemoral syndrome with limitation of flexion, left knee patellofemoral syndrome with limitation of extension, left knee instability, lumbar spine (back) L2 compression fracture with degenerative disc disease and anterolisthesis at L5-S1, right foot plantar fasciitis, left foot plantar fasciitis, right wrist arthritis, left wrist arthritis, radiculopathy, sciatic nerve, right lower extremity

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

10%

Decision date

March 5, 2025

Citation

A25019941

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