The veteran's claims for higher initial ratings for L5 spondylosis and right knee patella femoral syndrome were denied by the Board.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for a disability rating in excess of the currently assigned ratings for both conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- L5 spondylosis, Right knee patella femoral syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 12, 2006
- Citation
- 0617106
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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