The veteran's service-connected low back pain with history of frequent spasms was increased to a 20 percent rating effective December 17, 2007. His right and left knee chondromalacia patella conditions were also rated at 10 percent each.
The deciding factor: The RO found that the veteran's low back condition warranted an increase in disability rating from 10 to 20 percent effective December 17, 2007. The right and left knee chondromalacia patella conditions were also rated at 10 percent each.
- Claimed conditions
- Low back pain with history of frequent spasms (ankylosing spondylitis), Chondromalacia patella, right knee, Chondromalacia patella, left knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 22, 2008
- Citation
- 0828536
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- Partly granted
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- Denied
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- Granted
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