The appeal for a compensable rating for left knee degenerative joint disease (extension) was denied, and the appeal regarding the proposed reduction in the evaluation of lumbar spine degenerative disc disease and degenerative joint disease was dismissed.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a compensable rating for the Veteran's service-connected left knee condition based on limitation of extension. The appeal regarding the proposed reduction in the evaluation of the lumbar spine conditions was premature as the reduction had not been finalized at the time of the appeal.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee degenerative joint disease (extension), lumbar spine degenerative disc disease and degenerative joint disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 1, 2025
- Citation
- A25084782
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