The Veteran's lumbar spine DJD with L5 spondylolysis, spondylolisthesis, and IVDS is rated at 20 percent.,The Veteran's right knee scar is not compensable.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s lumbar spine DJD with L5 spondylolysis, spondylolisthesis, and IVDS did not meet the criteria for a higher rating as it was not manifested by incapacitating episodes or ankylosis.
- Claimed conditions
- Lumbar spine DJD with L5 spondylolysis, spondylolisthesis, and IVDS, Right knee tendonitis, Left knee tendinitis (PO residuals of surgery)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 25, 2018
- Citation
- 18144668
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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