The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for lumbar spine, right knee, and left knee disabilities.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a higher rating as it did not meet the criteria for a 20 percent or greater rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.

Claimed conditions

lumbosacral strain with degenerative disc disease other than intervertebral disc syndrome, right knee degenerative arthritis, to include chondromalacia and plica syndrome with patellofemoral pain syndrome, left knee strain with patellofemoral pain syndrome

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

November 25, 2025

Citation

A25102187

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