The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent for his back disability was denied, while the claims for service connection for left and right knee disorders were remanded for readjudication.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a higher rating for the back disability due to limited forward flexion, but new evidence suggested that the knee conditions may be related to service, warranting further consideration.
- Claimed conditions
- L5-S1 retrolisthesis, left knee disorder, right knee disorder
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- March 20, 2025
- Citation
- A25026337
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.
What you can do next
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