The Veteran's lumbar spine and bilateral foot disabilities are currently rated at 10 percent each, but the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted based on the evidence provided.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms do not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher disability rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- L4-L5 lumbar spondylosis with sclerotic changes of the left sacroiliac joint, Right foot strain with mild hallux valgus, Left foot strain with mild hallux valgus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 3, 2024
- Citation
- 24005758
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