The Board denied an increased rating for lumbar degenerative arthritis and remanded claims for service connection for a psychiatric disorder and an increased rating for right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome with degenerative arthritis.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a higher rating for the lumbar spine disability, as it did not meet the criteria for a 20% or greater rating under the General Rating Formula. The claims for service connection and increased rating were remanded to ensure compliance with VA's duty to assist by providing appropriate examinations.
- Claimed conditions
- Lumbar degenerative arthritis, Acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as posttraumatic stress disorder), Right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome with degenerative arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 20, 2025
- Citation
- A25045465
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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