The VA has increased the initial rating for the veteran's service-connected thoracolumbar spine disability from 20% to 40%, effective January 22, 2003.
The deciding factor: The VA found that the veteran's thoracolumbar spine disability manifested severe limitation of motion since January 22, 2003.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic lumbosacral strain with degenerative arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- September 16, 2005
- Citation
- 0525446
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for right shoulder osteoarthritis and chronic lumbosacral strain with degenerative arthritis have been remanded due to the submission of additional VA examination and clinical documentation. The case will be returned to the Agency of Original Jurisdiction (AOJ) for consideration.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for service connection on the merits have been dismissed due to withdrawal of appeal. The claims for reopening were granted, and new evidence was submitted in support of these claims.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his chronic lumbosacral strain with degenerative arthritis is being remanded due to the need for a new examination.
- Denied
The Board denied the claims for increased ratings as there was no evidence of severe limitation of motion or other factors that would warrant a higher rating.
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