The veteran's claims for increased ratings for degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine and gastroesophageal reflux disease were denied as his conditions did not warrant a higher disability rating under the applicable criteria.
The deciding factor: The VA examination findings showed that while the veteran had some limitation in range of motion, it was not severe enough to meet the criteria for a higher disability rating.
- Claimed conditions
- degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine, gastroesophageal reflux disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 1, 2006
- Citation
- 0612489
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- Denied
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