The Veteran's right wrist disability is granted as service-connected.,The Veteran’s low back disability is denied for a rating higher than 10 percent.,Separate ratings of 10 percent are granted for left and right leg radiculopathy since October 20, 2013.,The Veteran's bilateral PFPS conditions do not meet the criteria for an increased rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s current diagnosis of arthritis is at least as likely as not incurred in service based on his reported symptoms and medical records.,The evidence does not show forward flexion of the thoracolumbar spine greater than 30 degrees but not greater than 60 degrees, combined range of motion of the thoracolumbar spine not greater than 120 degrees, muscle spasm or guarding severe enough to result in an abnormal gait or spinal contour such as scoliosis, reversed lordosis or abnormal kyphosis, or incapacitating episodes having a total duration of at least two weeks.,The Veteran's radiculopathy symptoms are characterized by mild symptoms since October 20, 2013.,The Veteran’s bilateral PFPS conditions do not meet the criteria for an increased rating based on limitation of motion.
- Claimed conditions
- Right wrist degenerative arthritis, Low back disability (spondylolysis), Left patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS), Right patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 26, 2020
- Citation
- 20021666
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