The Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings and service connection were denied. The cervical spine condition was not found to warrant a rating higher than 10 percent, the low back disability with degenerative disc disease did not meet criteria for a higher evaluation, ureterolithiasis was rated at 10 percent prior to March 14, 2001 and above 10 percent thereafter, plantar fasciitis and heel spur of the right foot were rated as non-compensable, and hypertension was not found to be service-connected.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's conditions did not meet criteria for higher ratings under applicable diagnostic codes. The claims for increased disability ratings and service connection were denied based on lack of evidence supporting higher evaluations or service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine, Low back disability with degenerative disc disease of the thoracolumbar spine, Ureterolithiasis, Plantar fasciitis and heel spur of the right foot, Acromioclavicular joint separation of the left shoulder, Hypertension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 2, 2010
- Citation
- 1012605
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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