The veteran's service-connected sacro-iliac strain is currently rated at 40 percent, the maximum available under the applicable rating criteria. The Board found that there was no evidence of ankylosis or associated neurological abnormalities warranting a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The medical findings did not support the presence of ankylosis or other conditions that would warrant a higher rating for the veteran's service-connected sacro-iliac strain.
- Claimed conditions
- sacro-iliac strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- April 10, 2007
- Citation
- 0710342
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board finds that additional development is needed due to the lack of recent VA treatment records and a recent VA examination. The Veteran's claims for higher disability ratings for his service-connected sacro-iliac strain residuals are remanded.
- Granted
The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claim for service connection of his back condition. After reviewing all available evidence, including VA medical records, private examination reports, and testimony from the Veteran, the Board finds that the Veteran's back condition is related to his active military service.
- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the appeal due to the Veteran's death, and thus has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this case.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for an examination to determine which symptoms are attributable to the Veteran's service-connected sacro-iliac strain and any other non-service-connected conditions.
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