Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for a disability rating in excess of 20 percent for left knee chondromalacia patella with instability, in excess of 10 percent for left knee chondromalacia patella with leg pain, and in excess of 10 percent for lumbar strain (claimed as lower back pain) to ensure that the Veteran is afforded VA examinations that properly assess the current severity of her service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The previous VA examinations are deemed inadequate due to insufficient detail regarding the severity, frequency, duration, and functional impact of the claimed conditions. The Board finds it necessary to obtain more accurate information through new examinations.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee chondromalacia patella with instability, left knee chondromalacia patella with leg pain, lumbosacral strain (claimed as lower back pain)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 1, 2025
- Citation
- A25084803
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