The veteran's service-connected right L5-S1 disc herniation with right lumbar radiculopathy is currently rated at 60 percent, effective from September 23, 2002. The veteran's service-connected degenerative joint disease of the right knee is currently rated at 40 percent, effective from September 23, 2002.
The deciding factor: The VA examination reports and medical records show that the veteran has severe symptoms related to his lumbar spine condition, including painful restricted range of motion and radiculopathy. The right knee disability is also rated based on its severity and functional impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Right L5-S1 disc herniation with right lumbar radiculopathy"}, {"condition_name":"Degenerative joint disease of the right knee"}
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- February 7, 2006
- Citation
- 0603325
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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