The veteran's service-connected knee and back conditions have been granted increased ratings, effective March 17, 1998. Service connection for cholecystectomy has also been established.
The deciding factor: The evidence demonstrated that the veteran's service-connected knee and back conditions had worsened to a level warranting an increase in rating.
- Claimed conditions
- chondromalacia of right knee, chondromalacia of left knee, lumbosacral strain with arthritis, cervical strain with arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- May 28, 2002
- Citation
- 0205508
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- Granted
The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for lumbosacral strain with arthritis was granted, receiving an initial disability rating of 40 percent. The other service connection claims were denied.
- Granted
The appellant is granted SMC(o) and SMC(r)(1) based on his service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, glaucoma, foot drop conditions, sleep apnea, migraines, overactive bladder, and various musculoskeletal issues. He does not qualify for higher rates due to the anatomical loss or use of extremities.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, granted a 0% rating for cholinergic urticaria, quiescent, and remanded the claim for hypertension.
- Partly granted
The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for the evaluation of lumbosacral strain with degenerative arthritis of the spine was granted, while other claims were remanded.
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