The Veteran's right knee disorder and lumbar spine disability have been granted service connection, with the right knee disorder being secondary to his lumbar spine disability. The initial rating for his lumbar spondylosis has been increased to 20 percent prior to January 19, 2012, and in excess of 20 percent thereafter.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's lumbar spine disability was found to have forward flexion limited to 60 degrees during flare-ups, which is more than the required 30 degrees for a higher rating. The right lower extremity radiculopathy has been rated as moderate throughout the appeal period.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Disorder, Lumbar Spine Disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- January 11, 2018
- Citation
- 1802758
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