The veteran's appeal for restoration of a 40 percent evaluation for lumbar spine disability was denied. The veteran's appeal for restoration of a 10 percent evaluation for left knee disability was granted.

The deciding factor: The Board found that the evidence supported a reduction in the lumbar spine disability rating but not the left knee disability rating.

Claimed conditions

lumbar spine disability, left knee disability, cervical spine disability, right knee disability

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 21, 2025

Citation

A25004917

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