The Board denied increased ratings for the veteran's low back condition and bilateral knee conditions, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating under applicable diagnostic codes.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not show severe intervertebral disc syndrome or severe limitation of motion of the lumbar spine, which are required for higher ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Low Back Condition, Chondromalacia of the Knees (Left and Right)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 12, 2000
- Citation
- 0000926
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What this means for you
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- Remanded (sent back)
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