The veteran's initial ratings for chondromalacia of the right and left patellas were granted, but not increased. The RO also granted a 10 percent rating for his herniated disc of the lumbar spine effective March 20, 2001.
The deciding factor: The veteran had service connection established for these conditions, with initial non-compensable ratings that have now been upgraded to 10 percent under the applicable criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- chondromalacia of the right patella, chondromalacia of the left patella, herniated disc of the lumbar spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 23, 2004
- Citation
- 0426391
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What this means for you
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