The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for his service-connected arthritis of the lumbar spine was granted, but he is not entitled to a rating higher than 30 percent.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a higher rating based on the criteria in effect before September 26, 2003 or under the new criteria effective as of that date. The veteran's disability does not meet the criteria for an increased rating due to unfavorable ankylosis of the spine, severe limitation of motion of the lumbar spine, or incapacitating episodes related to intervertebral disc syndrome.
- Claimed conditions
- arthritis of the lumbar spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- May 10, 2006
- Citation
- 0613616
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