Partly granted
The Board granted increased ratings for intervertebral disc syndrome, left and right ankle disabilities but remanded the claims for other joint conditions due to insufficient evidence.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's lumbar spine disability was found equivalent to favorable ankylosis of the thoracolumbar spine, while his ankle disabilities met the criteria for a 30 percent rating. Other joint conditions required further development before a decision could be made.
- Claimed conditions
- Intervertebral disc syndrome (lumbar degenerative joint disease), Left ankle sprain residuals, Right ankle disability, Right hip degenerative joint disease, Left hip degenerative joint disease, Right knee degenerative joint disease, Left knee degenerative joint disease, Right sciatic lower extremity radiculopathy, Left sciatic lower extremity radiculopathy, Hallux valgus of the right foot, Hallux valgus of the left foot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- October 23, 2025
- Citation
- 25013222
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