The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for acne, degenerative changes of the lumbar spine, and bilateral flat feet were denied.,There is no indication that any of these conditions are service-connected or related to exposure to specific environmental factors.
The deciding factor: The current evidence does not show that the Veteran's conditions have worsened beyond what was already considered in determining his initial ratings. The criteria for higher ratings under the applicable diagnostic codes were not met.
- Claimed conditions
- Acne, Degenerative Changes of the Lumbar Spine, Bilateral Pes Planus (Flat Feet)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 12, 2011
- Citation
- 1118377
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