The veteran's low back disorder is currently evaluated at 20 percent, and the RO has determined that this evaluation is not warranted based on the evidence of record. The left knee and right ankle disorders are each currently rated at 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the old or new VA spine rating criteria as there is no severe limitation of motion, ankylosis, or neurological impairment associated with the low back disorder. The left knee and right ankle disorders are each rated at their maximum allowable evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- Low back disorder (including disc disease at L5-S1)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- July 18, 2006
- Citation
- 0620979
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What this means for you
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