Denied
The Board denied a rating in excess of 40 percent for the Veteran's back disability and a compensable rating for left knee limitation of extension.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the Veteran had unfavorable ankylosis or intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) for his back, nor was there sufficient evidence to support a compensable rating for left knee extension.
- Claimed conditions
- Back disability, Left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 22, 2025
- Citation
- A25091272
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