The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for low back strain with DDD, right knee sprain, and left knee sprain were denied as the evidence did not support a higher rating under the applicable VA rating criteria.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence showed that the Veteran’s range of motion in his low back, right knee, and left knee met or exceeded the minimum requirements for the next lower percentage ratings (10% for each knee), with no additional functional loss due to pain, weakness, fatigue, or lack of endurance.
- Claimed conditions
- Low back strain with DDD, Right knee sprain, Left knee sprain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 16, 2014
- Citation
- 1445880
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