The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for her lumbar spine disability is granted, effective from January 1, 2014. Her right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome and varicose veins are rated as appropriate. The left knee claim to reopen and the lower extremity varicose veins effective date claim are referred back to the AOJ for further action.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is currently rated at 60 percent, which satisfies her appeal of a higher rating since December 2013. The right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome and varicose veins have appropriate ratings based on the evidence of record.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar strain with herniated L5-S1 disc progressed with degenerative disc disease (DDD), spondylosis and intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS), right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, right trapezius muscle injury with DDD of the cervical spine, lower extremity varicose veins
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- December 8, 2014
- Citation
- 1453846
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The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have resulted in loss of use of both feet, which qualifies her for an allowance for an automobile and adaptive equipment.
- Dismissed
The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals regarding increased disability evaluations for right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome and left hand ring finger as he withdrew his appeal prior to a decision being made.
- Granted
The Veteran's low back disability, diagnosed as lumbosacral strain, osseous & subluxation stenosis of lumbar foramina, is granted with a rating of 40 percent effective February 9, 2024. The other service connection claims are also granted.
- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the appeal for increased ratings and service connection claims due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal.
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