Partly granted
The Board denied an initial compensable disability rating for the Veteran's back scar and remanded issues related to increased ratings for lumbar spine, left knee, and radiculopathy disabilities.
The deciding factor: The back scar did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under applicable diagnostic codes. Additional evidence is needed to evaluate the severity of the lumbar spine, left knee, and radiculopathy disabilities during flare-ups.
- Claimed conditions
- Back scar, Lumbar spine disability (spondylosis, right disc bulge, intervertebral disc syndrome, spinal stenosis), Left knee joint osteoarthritis with left chondromalacia, left knee Baker's cyst, and left meniscus tear
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 2, 2025
- Citation
- A25103266
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