The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were generally granted, with some issues being denied or remanded. The Veteran received a 20 percent rating for lumbosacral strain prior to July 28, 2022, and an increase in the rating of his left ankle disorder from noncompensable to 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations supported the findings that the Veteran's conditions were related to service and met the criteria for increased ratings under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbosacral strain, intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS), radiculopathy of the right lower extremity, radiculopathy of the left lower extremity, right ankle disorder, left ankle disorder, right foot disorder, left knee disorder, right knee disorder, erectile dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- May 3, 2023
- Citation
- 23025622
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