The veteran's overall disability evaluation was increased from 20 percent to 50 percent, with the lumbosacral strain issue being rated at 20 percent and both knee issues remaining at 10 percent. The decision denied all claims for higher ratings.
The deciding factor: The clinical evidence did not support a rating in excess of 20 percent for any of the veteran's service-connected conditions, including lumbosacral strain with fracture of the coccyx and degenerative disc disease, residuals of trauma to the left knee, or residuals of trauma to the right knee.
- Claimed conditions
- Lumbosacral strain with fracture of the coccyx and degenerative disc disease, Residuals of trauma to the left knee, Residuals of trauma to the right knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- March 8, 2000
- Citation
- 0006193
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