The Board restored the 20 percent disability rating for lumbosacral strain and remanded higher rating claims for bilateral knee conditions.

The deciding factor: The reduction of the Veteran's back disability rating was not supported by evidence showing material improvement in his ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work.

Claimed conditions

lumbosacral strain, left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome with limited flexion, right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome with limited flexion, left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome with limited extension, right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome with limited extension

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

November 20, 2025

Citation

A25101022

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