The Board denied the veteran's claims for evaluations in excess of 10 percent for both left and right knee disabilities.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not demonstrate that the veteran's range of motion or treatment for shin splints met the criteria for a higher evaluation.

Claimed conditions

left knee strain, chondromalacia patellae, medial tibial stress syndrome (left knee disability), right knee strain, chondromalacia patellae with medial tibial stress syndrome and limitation (right knee disability)

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 23, 2025

Citation

A25006230

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