The veteran's claim for a TDIU based on his service-connected low back strain superimposed on hypertrophic arthritis of the lumbar spine was denied because he did not meet the minimum percentage requirements and there is no evidence to support an extraschedular analysis.
The deciding factor: The veteran does not meet the minimum schedular or extraschedular rating criteria for a TDIU due to his service-connected low back disorder, as it is rated at 40% disabling and he has other disabilities that do not warrant a higher rating. The VA examiner concluded that the veteran's unemployability is due to post-service injuries rather than his service-connected condition.
- Claimed conditions
- low back strain, hypertrophic arthritis of the lumbar spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- May 18, 2001
- Citation
- 0114118
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