The Board denied the claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for left knee strain and patellofemoral pain syndrome, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating. The claims for service connection for various leg and foot disabilities were remanded.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not persuasively weigh against finding that the Veteran's left knee extension had been limited to 15 degrees or more, or that his left knee flexion had been limited to 30 degrees or fewer at any time during the rating period on appeal.

Claimed conditions

Left knee strain and patellofemoral pain syndrome, Left leg disability (to include radiculopathy), Right leg disability (to include radiculopathy), Left foot disability, Right foot disability, Cervical strain

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

October 10, 2025

Citation

A25088013

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