Partly granted
The veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and increased ratings for several conditions were denied. The claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) was remanded.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the veteran did not meet the criteria for the claimed ratings or effective dates based on the evidence of record.
- Claimed conditions
- right inguinal hernia repair scar, patella femoral syndrome, right knee, right knee with instability, patella femoral syndrome, left knee, left knee with instability, lumbar spine strain with mild levoscoliosis, migraine headaches
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 15, 2025
- Citation
- A25003973
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