The veteran's claim for increased ratings for his service-connected low back disorder was granted, with the effective date being determined based on the specific issues and periods of time involved. The rating assigned varied from 20 percent prior to April 27, 2001, to 60 percent from October 29, 2004, to May 2, 2005, with a subsequent increase to 10 percent since March 1, 2006.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the veteran's service-connected low back disorder and its manifestations over time, including pain, muscle spasm, and other symptoms that warranted higher ratings under the applicable rating criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- Low back disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 7, 2007
- Citation
- 0717002
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What this means for you
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Related decisions
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- Granted
The Veteran's claim for a low back disorder was reopened, and his claims for increased ratings of bilateral knee instability were granted. His hearing loss claim was denied.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for a low back disorder. The claims for bilateral hearing loss, hypertension, bilateral knee disorder, and an acquired psychiatric disorder are remanded.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for a low back disorder, finding that the evidence did not show an in-service onset or relationship to service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for low back disorder and bilateral knee disorders due to duty to assist errors prior to the rating decision on appeal. The Veteran is not prejudiced as a remand is necessary to correct these errors.
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