The veteran's claims for increased ratings for chronic low back strain and degenerative joint disease of the cervical spine have been granted, with a rating of 40 percent each effective from the date of this decision.
The deciding factor: The VA examination reports showed severe limitation of motion in both the cervical spine and the lumbar spine, warranting the highest available ratings under relevant diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral Eye Condition, Chronic Low Back Strain with Evidence of Mild, Diffuse Bulging at L5-S1 Annulus, Degenerative Joint Disease of the Cervical Spine, Left Knee Medial Meniscectomy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- May 22, 2001
- Citation
- 0114350
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