The veteran's back disability was not found to warrant an evaluation in excess of 10 percent, and a bilateral foot disorder was not related to service or the service-connected low back disability.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the veteran's back disability warranted a higher rating due to factors such as severe guarding resulting in abnormal gait or spinal contour. A bilateral foot disorder was not shown to be related to his service or the service-connected low back disability.
- Claimed conditions
- spondylolisthesis of L5-S1 with spondylosis, bilateral foot disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 27, 2009
- Citation
- 0902839
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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