The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for DDD with spinal stenosis and DJD of the left ankle were denied. The initial rating for DDD with spinal stenosis was granted, but at a lower percentage than requested (10% prior to June 28, 2010; 40% as of June 28, 2010). The claim for DJD of the left ankle was also denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's DDD with spinal stenosis and DJD of the left ankle were found to not warrant higher ratings based on the current evidence of record.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) with spinal stenosis, DJD of the left ankle
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- August 15, 2017
- Citation
- 1733122
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