The veteran's low back disability is currently rated at 40 percent, and his right leg thrombophlebitis is also rated at 40 percent. The Board found that neither condition warrants a higher rating based on the current evidence of record.
The deciding factor: The veteran's service-connected low back disability does not meet the criteria for an increased evaluation as it does not demonstrate unfavorable ankylosis, neurological signs associated with intervertebral disc syndrome, or incapacitating episodes. His right leg thrombophlebitis is also rated at 40 percent and does not warrant a higher rating based on persistent edema, subcutaneous induration, stasis pigmentation, or ulceration.
- Claimed conditions
- Low Back Disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- October 25, 2006
- Citation
- 0633092
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