The veteran's claim for increased ratings for his service-connected back disability was denied. The RO found that the condition did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 20 percent from November 6, 2000 to January 9, 2001 and did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 40 percent from May 1, 2001.
The deciding factor: The RO determined that the veteran's back disability did not present with severe intervertebral disc syndrome or lumbosacral strain, which would warrant higher ratings under the applicable VA rating criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- Back injury with lumbar strain and sacroiliac dysfunction, status post microdiskectomies of L4 and L5
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 2, 2006
- Citation
- 0602942
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
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