The Board granted an initial rating of 10 percent for left and right pubic symphysis degenerative arthritis, but denied a higher rating for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine. The claims for service connection for knee disorders were remanded.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms met the criteria for a 10 percent rating under Diagnostic Codes 5252 and 5253, but did not warrant a higher rating due to the lack of more severe limitation of motion or functional impairment. The claims for service connection were remanded as further development was needed.
- Claimed conditions
- left pubic symphysis degenerative arthritis, right pubic symphysis degenerative arthritis, degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 18, 2025
- Citation
- A25024935
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
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