The Board granted a rating of 40 percent for the service-connected residuals of a low back injury from October 27, 1997 to March 28, 1999.
The deciding factor: The VA examination conducted in June 1993 showed no severe lumbosacral strain or other disabling conditions that would warrant a higher rating. The subsequent VA examination in March 1999 confirmed the veteran's symptoms and disability picture from October 27, 1997 to March 28, 1999.
- Claimed conditions
- Low back injury residuals
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- January 12, 2007
- Citation
- 0701178
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- Denied
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- Granted
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- Denied
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