The Veteran's thoracolumbar spine disability, hypertension, arteriosclerotic peripheral vascular disease of the right lower extremity, and right knee strain are all service-connected. The Veteran is granted increased ratings for his hypertension (to 10%) and right knee strain (from 0% to 10% prior to October 5, 2015).
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran's thoracolumbar spine disability manifested within a year of separation from service. His hypertension is shown to have been manifested by diastolic pressures predominantly 100 or more and continuous medication required for control. The right knee strain prior to October 5, 2015 was manifested by painful limitation of flexion with less than compensable severity.
- Claimed conditions
- Thoracolumbar spine DDD, Hypertension, Arteriosclerotic peripheral vascular disease of the right lower extremity, Right knee strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 21, 2016
- Citation
- 1616052
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