The Board has granted an initial rating of 20 percent for degenerative spondylosis of the lumbar spine and a separate 10 percent rating for left knee injury, effective from January 1, 2003.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence does not support a higher evaluation based on moderate knee impairment due to recurrent subluxation or lateral instability. The veteran's complaints were considered in the context of his overall disability picture and current functional ability.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative spondylosis of the lumbar spine, Left knee injury
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- April 30, 2007
- Citation
- 0712716
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What this means for you
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