The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's left knee strain with shin splints, right knee strain with patellofemoral pain and shin splints, left ankle strain, and right ankle strain.
The deciding factor: The evidence of record did not persuasively show that the Veteran's conditions manifested to a degree warranting a higher rating than 10 percent.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee strain with shin splints, right knee strain with patellofemoral pain and shin splints, left ankle strain, right ankle strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 13, 2025
- Citation
- A25052373
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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