The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied as the evidence did not show that his lumbar strain with moderate residuals warranted a rating in excess of 20 percent prior to January 13, 2011 or in excess of 40 percent from January 13, 2011. The right knee disability was also found not to warrant a separate evaluation for left lower extremity radiculopathy.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the Veteran's lumbar strain with moderate residuals warranted a rating in excess of 20 percent prior to January 13, 2011 or in excess of 40 percent from January 13, 2011. The right knee disability was also found not to warrant a separate evaluation for left lower extremity radiculopathy.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar strain, status post torn medial meniscus with early traumatic arthritis of the right knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 12, 2012
- Citation
- 1213460
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