The Board denied the Veteran's claims for higher disability ratings for bilateral dry eye syndrome and knee conditions, stating that the evidence did not support a rating higher than what was already assigned.

The deciding factor: The evidence is persuasively against a disability rating in excess of the current ratings for these conditions.

Claimed conditions

bilateral dry eye syndrome, left knee iliotibial band syndrome, right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome and iliotibial band syndrome

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 7, 2025

Citation

A25001655

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