Partly granted
The Board denied increased ratings for lumbar spine, right and left knee disabilities but granted reinstatement of a 30 percent rating for bilateral pes planus effective July 1, 2024.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support higher ratings due to the limited range of motion and lack of functional impairment in the lumbar spine and knees. However, there was evidence of pain on use and functional limitations with prolonged standing and walking for the pes planus, warranting a 30 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Lumbar spine disability, Right knee strain with shin splints, Left knee tendonitis with shin splints, Bilateral pes planus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 12, 2025
- Citation
- A25097987
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