The veteran was granted a 10% rating for lumbar strain and for right and left ankle disabilities since October 24, 2019. Other claims were denied or remanded.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the Veteran's reported symptoms and medical examinations.

Claimed conditions

lumbar strain, right ankle disability, left ankle disability, color vision deficiency, bilateral hearing loss, right hip disorder, right knee disorder, left knee disorder, migraines, right elbow disorder, right wrist disorder

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

10%

Decision date

January 13, 2025

Citation

A25002720

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