The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied as the evidence did not support higher ratings for his degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, radiculopathy, and pes planus conditions.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran's symptoms did not meet or nearly approximate the criteria for higher ratings under applicable rating codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, Radiculopathy, due to right sciatica neuritis, Pes planus, right foot, Pes planus with plantar callous, left foot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 27, 2009
- Citation
- 0907398
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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