The VA has denied the appellant's claim for an increased evaluation for his service-connected back injury with low back pain due to degenerative changes and disc space narrowing at L5-S1, as there is no evidence of more than severe limitation of motion or other compensable symptoms.
The deciding factor: The VA found that the appellant's disability does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation under either the old or new rating criteria for spine disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative Changes, Disc Space Narrowing
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- March 16, 2006
- Citation
- 0607571
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.
What you can do next
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