The Board has determined that a higher rating for the veteran's lumbar syndrome is warranted, but no change in the noncompensable rating for his plantar fasciitis of the left foot. The current 20 percent rating for lumbar syndrome is maintained.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support a higher rating based on the criteria before September 26, 2003, and the veteran's disability does not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating under the revised General Rating Formula for Diseases and Injuries of the Spine effective as of September 26, 2003.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- June 13, 2005
- Citation
- 0515856
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- Dismissed
The Board has dismissed all claims for increased ratings and earlier effective dates related to the Veteran's left knee disability, lumbar syndrome, LUE radiculopathy, and LLE radiculopathy due to improper docketing as AMA appeals.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a disability rating in excess of 20 percent for his service-connected lumbar syndrome, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on limitation of motion or other functional impairment.
- Denied
The Board denied an increased disability rating for the Veteran's lumbar syndrome, finding that his symptoms did not warrant a higher rating based on the evidence of record.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's lumbar syndrome is being remanded for further examination and consideration of updated treatment records.
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