The Board found that the veteran's left foot and lumbar spine disabilities do not meet or approximate the criteria for higher ratings under the applicable diagnostic codes.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not show functional loss based on weakness, fatigability, and incoordination. The clinical findings did not reflect limitations of motion warranting a compensable rating.
- Claimed conditions
- left foot overuse syndrome with degenerative joint disease, chronic low back pain/strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 5, 2006
- Citation
- 0619491
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