The Board denied some claims and granted others. The Veteran was granted a 20 percent rating for left knee strain and left foot strain but denied higher ratings for other conditions.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence available at the time of the original decisions, including medical examinations and treatment records.

Claimed conditions

left knee strain, degenerative arthritis of the right little finger, degenerative arthritis of the right ring finger, left foot strain (also claimed as arthritis), left ankle strain

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 10, 2025

Citation

A25002539

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