The VA denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected chronic lumbosacral strain with degenerative disc disease, finding that his current disability level is manifested by moderate limitation of motion of the lumbosacral spine and does not warrant a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The VA found that the veteran's low back disorder did not meet the criteria for an increased rating as it was only manifested by moderate limitation of motion, which corresponds to a 20% disability rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic lumbosacral strain with degenerative disc disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- July 11, 2007
- Citation
- 0720601
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- Dismissed
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including obtaining medical opinions and scheduling VA examinations to assess the severity of his service-connected back condition.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for higher ratings for her service-connected chronic lumbosacral strain with degenerative disc disease is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a new VA examination.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for an increased rating for chronic lumbosacral strain with degenerative disc disease and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and updated employment history.
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