The Board granted increased ratings for the Veteran's degenerative spondylosis at L5-S1, left and right shoulder disabilities, left and right knee disabilities, and depressive disorder.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is manifested by painful motion and functional loss equivalent to 30 degrees or less of forward flexion. The shoulder and knee disabilities are each manifested by limitation of motion with consideration of functional loss. The depressive disorder is manifested by occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, warranting a 70 percent rating.

Claimed conditions

Degenerative spondylosis at L5-S1, Degenerative joint disease of the left shoulder, Degenerative joint disease of the right shoulder, Degenerative joint disease of the left knee, Degenerative joint disease of the right knee, Depressive disorder

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

40%

Decision date

November 18, 2025

Citation

A25100091

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