The Board found that the veteran's low back symptoms, including limited motion and pain, did not warrant an evaluation in excess of 20 percent under either pre- or post-September 23, 2002 criteria for evaluating spine disorders. The current 20 percent rating remains in effect.
The deciding factor: The veteran's low back symptoms were found to be consistent with moderate limitation of motion and no associated neurological abnormalities, which did not meet the criteria for higher evaluations under either pre- or post-September 23, 2002 diagnostic codes for evaluating spine disorders.
- Claimed conditions
- Low back injury
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- August 11, 2006
- Citation
- 0624515
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What this means for you
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- Denied
The Board denied service connection for low back injury, groin injury, arthritis (claimed as rib cage injury), and left side nerve damage (claimed as side injury) due to a lack of evidence supporting the claims.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for a low back injury and secondary service connection for a low back disability, as well as a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU).
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for the veteran's claimed conditions, including residuals of injuries to the ankles and feet, a skin disorder affecting the arms and back, a low back injury, and residuals of an injury to the left Achilles tendon, as there was no evidence of these conditions during service or sufficient evidence linking them to service.
- Granted
The Board has granted a 60 percent rating for the veteran's residuals of a low back injury and an effective date of December 31, 2003.
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