Partly granted
The Board denied an increased rating for thoracolumbar strain but granted a compensable rating for GERD, and denied service connection for left knee strain and bilateral knee arthritis.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's back disability did not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to limited range of motion and no evidence of severe symptoms. The GERD was found to have resulted in symptoms that warranted a compensable rating.
- Claimed conditions
- thoracolumbar strain, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), left knee strain, bilateral knee arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 20, 2025
- Citation
- A25101094
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