The Veteran's intervertebral disc syndrome and right ankle disability are not rated higher than the current levels due to lack of evidence supporting more severe functional impairment.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations did not find ankylosis or other significant functional loss that would warrant a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Intervertebral Disc Syndrome (IVDS), L4-5 degenerative disc disease with L5-1 degenerative facet arthritis, Degenerative Joint Disease, Right Ankle Residual of Injury
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 27, 2024
- Citation
- A24078651
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