The veteran's lumbar spine condition was rated at 10 percent prior to January 5, 2005 and since then has been rated at 20 percent.,The veteran's GERD is currently rated at 10 percent. The veteran's left hip strain remains rated at 10 percent.
The deciding factor: For the period prior to January 5, 2005, the veteran did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5295 (lumbosacral strain). Since January 5, 2005, his condition has met the criteria for a 20 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Chronic Muscular Strain of the Lumbar Spine Superimposed on Degenerative Instability, Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Muscular Strain of the Left Hip
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 13, 2007
- Citation
- 0707534
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