The veteran's service-connected lumbosacral strain warrants a 60 percent rating, and his left and right knee disabilities each warrant a separate 10 percent rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows pronounced intervertebral disc syndrome in the low back, which entitles the veteran to a 60 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5293. The knees have no more than slight instability with pain and limitation of motion, warranting separate 10 percent ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Lumbosacral Strain, Left Knee Osteochondritis Dessicans with Chondromalacia and Traumatic Arthritis, Right Knee Osteochondritis Dessicans with Chondromalacia and Traumatic Arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- September 12, 2002
- Citation
- 0211877
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What this means for you
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The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been granted, with effective dates set at October 18, 2023. The lumbosacral strain has also received a higher initial rating.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for further medical examinations and evaluations. The issues include psychiatric disabilities, lumbosacral strain, plantar fasciitis, rheumatoid arthritis, prostate disability, erectile dysfunction, hearing loss, nasal disability, and pulmonary disability.
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