The veteran's service connection claims for arthritis of the ankles, degenerative changes of the lumbar and thoracic spine, and degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine have been granted. The veteran is currently assigned a noncompensable rating for arthritis in both knees.
The deciding factor: Service connection was established for all disabilities except arthritis of the ankles, which was not found to be present during service or within one year of separation from service.
- Claimed conditions
- Arthritis of the Ankles, Degenerative Changes of the Lumbar Spine, Degenerative Changes of the Thoracic Spine, Degenerative Disc and Joint Disease of the Cervical Spine, Arthritis and Chondromalacia, Right Knee, Arthritis and Chondromalacia, Left Knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- March 30, 2001
- Citation
- 0109663
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What this means for you
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- Granted
The Board has granted earlier effective dates for the Veteran's MDD and lumbar spine disability ratings, as well as his TDIU eligibility. The Veteran's claims are now effective as of March 15, 2012.
- Denied
The Veteran's right and left knee disabilities have been rated at 10 percent each, with no higher ratings due to the lack of limitation of motion or instability. The Veteran’s back disability is currently rated at 10 percent.,The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss has not yet been evaluated by VA audiologist.
- Granted
The Veteran's MDD is rated at 70 percent, effective December 22, 2011. A TDIU based solely on the service-connected lumbar spine and associated radiculopathy of the lower extremities is granted since January 15, 2010. Effective December 22, 2011, SMC at the 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s) rate is granted.
- Granted
The Veteran's service connection claims for degenerative changes of the lumbar spine, right and left lower extremity radiculopathy are granted. The rating assigned is 10%.
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