The Board denied an increased evaluation for the veteran's residuals of soft tissue trauma of the right back, hip, and thigh with limitation of motion of the spine, finding that his disability did not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating under either the old or new VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed no ankylosis, arthritis, intervertebral disc syndrome, or neurological impairment of the back. The veteran's limitation of motion was not severe enough to warrant a higher rating based on functional loss due to pain or other factors.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of soft tissue trauma of the right back, hip, and thigh with limitation of motion of the spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 21, 2006
- Citation
- 0608158
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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