The veteran's initial increased ratings for degenerative disc disease of the lumbosacral spine, patellofemoral syndrome of both knees, and scar from laparoscopy were granted. The veteran was denied service connection for incontinence of the bowels.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the veteran's lumbar spine condition did not meet criteria for a higher rating due to her forward flexion being at least 60 degrees but less than 85 degrees, and combined range of motion not exceeding 120 degrees. The knee conditions were rated based on their respective diagnostic codes without additional incapacitating episodes.
- Claimed conditions
- degenerative disc disease of the lumbosacral spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 27, 2007
- Citation
- 0737112
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