The veteran's low back pain syndrome is granted with a 40 percent evaluation effective March 2, 2000. Bilateral pes planus and right long finger metacarpophalangeal joint disability are each granted with noncompensable evaluations.
The deciding factor: Service connection was established for low back pain syndrome under the direct service connection theory based on medical evidence showing a current disability that is related to active military service.
- Claimed conditions
- Asthma with allergies including allergic rhinitis, Low back pain syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- March 28, 2001
- Citation
- 0109121
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