The Board granted initial ratings of 40 percent for lumbosacral strain with mild disc narrowing, 30 percent for cervical strain and left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, and 30 percent for migraine headaches. The right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome was denied a rating higher than 10 percent.

The deciding factor: The evidence supported the granted ratings based on the severity of the Veteran's symptoms during flare-ups and repeated use over time, as well as the lack of unfavorable ankylosis or other severe symptoms that would warrant higher ratings.

Claimed conditions

lumbosacral strain with mild disc narrowing, cervical strain, left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, migraine headaches

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

October 6, 2025

Citation

A25086276

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