The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings for his left and right knee patellar tendinopathy, finding that the evidence did not support higher ratings under the applicable diagnostic codes.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's symptoms were adequately reflected in the current 10% disability ratings assigned for his bilateral knee disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee patellar tendinopathy, right knee patellar tendinopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 9, 2026
- Citation
- A26011935
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for bilateral knee conditions due to a duty to assist error. A new VA examination is needed to determine the current severity of his knee conditions.
- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeal of the service connection claims for lumbago, lumbar spine strain, left knee patellar tendinopathy, and a right knee condition before the Board could make a decision.
- Remanded (sent back)
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