The veteran's claims for increased evaluations for ankylosing spondylitis, sciatica of the left and right lower extremities, and recurrent uveitis were denied. The RO found that the service-connected conditions did not meet the criteria for higher ratings.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show unfavorable ankylosis of the entire spine or moderate incomplete paralysis of the external popliteal nerve as required for a higher evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- ankylosing spondylitis with involvement of both sacroiliac joints, sciatica of the left lower extremity, recurrent uveitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 10, 2008
- Citation
- 0819086
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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