The Board denied various claims for increased ratings and earlier effective dates, with the exception of granting a 10 percent rating for right knee instability.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence showing that the criteria for higher ratings or earlier effective dates were not met.

Claimed conditions

Peripheral neuropathy, left lower extremity, Peripheral neuropathy, right lower extremity, Left hip degenerative arthritis, impairment of thigh, Right knee joint osteoarthritis, limitation of flexion, Right knee joint osteoarthritis, limitation of extension, Right knee instability, Lumbosacral strain, Left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, Right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, Left hip degenerative arthritis, limitation of flexion, Right hip pain, limitation of flexion, Right hip degenerative arthritis impairment of thigh

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

December 16, 2025

Citation

A25108633

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