The veteran's low back disability was rated at 10 percent from May 19, 2001, to March 25, 2006. From March 26, 2006, the rating was increased to 20 percent.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations and medical records showed that the veteran's low back disability did not meet criteria for a higher rating during the periods in question.
- Claimed conditions
- degenerative joint disease of the lumbosacral spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 14, 2006
- Citation
- 0635416
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What this means for you
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- Granted
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- Dismissed
The Board dismissed all claims for increased ratings as the Veteran withdrew his appeals prior to a decision being made.
- Partly granted
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