The Veteran's allergic reactions and bilateral feet condition are not service-connected.,The Veteran's sinusitis is not service-connected.,For the entire appeal period, the Veteran’s lumbar spine disability is manifested by at worst forward flexion to 50 degrees. The criteria for a higher rating have not been met.,For the entire appeal period, the Veteran’s left lower extremity radiculopathy is manifested by at worst moderately severe incomplete paralysis. The criteria for a higher rating have not been met.,For the entire appeal period, the Veteran’s right lower extremity radiculopathy is manifested by at worst moderate incomplete paralysis. The criteria for a higher rating have not been met.,For the entire appeal period, the Veteran’s left knee condition is manifested by at worst frequent episodes of locking, pain, and effusion. The criteria for a higher rating have not been met.,For the entire appeal period, the Veteran’s right knee traumatic arthritis is manifested by at worst painful motion. The criteria for a higher rating have not been met.,For the entire appeal period, the Veteran’s PTSD is manifested by at worst flattened affect, disturbances of motivation and mood, sleep impairment, depression, anxiety, and difficulty establishing and maintaining work and social relationships. The criteria for a higher rating have not been met.,For the entire appeal period, the Veteran’s left wrist disability is manifested by at worst painful motion. The criteria for a higher rating have not been met.

The deciding factor: The evidence does not establish that any of the claimed conditions had their onset during service or are otherwise related to service.

Claimed conditions

Allergic reactions, Bilateral feet condition (including left calcaneal bone spur, bilateral hallux valgus, bilateral degenerative disease, bilateral hammertoes, bilateral onychomycosis of the toenails, bilateral plantar fascitis, and bilateral pes planus), Sinusitis, Lumbar spine disability, Left lower extremity lumbar radiculopathy, Right lower extremity lumbar radulopathy, Left knee chondromalacia patella, degenerative osteoarthritis, and residuals of meniscal tear, Right knee traumatic arthritis, Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Residuals of a left wrist fracture with degenerative joint disease

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

September 10, 2019

Citation

19169801

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