The Veteran's low back disability is rated at 40 percent, effective January 12, 2005. His left knee disability remains at a noncompensable rating. The claim for an earlier effective date for the migraine headaches with syncope was granted and set to August 19, 2002.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's low back disability has been rated based on severe limitation of motion, warranting a 40 percent evaluation as of January 12, 2005. The left knee disability remains noncompensable due to the absence of ankylosis or dislocation. The effective date for the migraine headaches with syncope was set at August 19, 2002.
- Claimed conditions
- right knee disability, cervical spine disability, low back disability, left knee disability
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- May 5, 2009
- Citation
- 0916660
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