Partly granted
The Board denied increased ratings for left knee strain and right leg shin splints, granted a 10 percent rating for right ankle strain, and remanded several other issues including service connection claims.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the severity of the conditions as documented in medical examinations and evidence submitted by the Veteran.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Strain, Right Leg Shin Splints, Right Ankle Strain, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Keloid Acne, Bilateral Plantar Fascial Fibromatosis, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Flexural Eczema, Folliculitis Decalvans, Seborrheic Dermatitis, Spondylosis of the Lumbar Region with Muscle Spasm, Tinea Pedis, Pseudofolliculitis Barbae
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 24, 2025
- Citation
- A25092339
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