The veteran's low back strain with degenerative changes is currently rated at 20 percent, but the Board finds no basis for a higher evaluation.,The veteran's bilateral lattice degeneration with asymptomatic retinal holes is currently rated at 20 percent, and the Board finds no basis for a higher evaluation.,The veteran's cystic acne is currently rated at 10 percent. The Board finds no basis for a higher evaluation.

The deciding factor: The evidence does not support an increase in the rating for low back strain with degenerative changes, as there is no indication of more severe limitation of motion or other disabling symptoms that would warrant a higher evaluation.,The evidence does not support an increase in the rating for bilateral lattice degeneration with asymptomatic retinal holes, as the veteran's visual acuity and field loss are stable and do not meet criteria for a higher evaluation under Diagnostic Code 6008.,The evidence does not support an increase in the rating for cystic acne, as there is no indication of more severe symptoms or disability that would warrant a higher evaluation.

Claimed conditions

Low back strain with degenerative changes, Bilateral lattice degeneration with asymptomatic retinal holes, Cystic acne

How they argued it

Not specified

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

June 11, 2001

Citation

0115886

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