The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his chronic strain of the lumbosacral spine was denied, and he is currently rated at 20 percent. Service connection for bilateral shoulder and knee disabilities were also denied due to aggravation by military service.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the Veteran's current disability picture more nearly approximated the criteria required for a higher evaluation than what was assigned based on his range of motion findings, which supported the 20 percent rating. Service connection was granted for bilateral shoulder and knee disabilities due to aggravation by military service.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic strain of the lumbosacral spine
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- June 22, 2010
- Citation
- 1023168
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