The veteran's claim for an extension of the temporary total rating (TTR) beyond July 31, 2003 was denied as he did not experience severe postoperative residuals warranting a TTR.,Increased ratings claims for right and left lower extremity neuropathy were also pending but are addressed in the REMAND portion.
The deciding factor: The veteran's lumbar decompression surgery resulted in a brief convalescent period, with no evidence of severe postoperative residuals beyond July 31, 2003.
- Claimed conditions
- Low Back Strain, Degenerative Joint Disease of the Lumbar Spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 19, 2007
- Citation
- 0729358
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 20 percent for degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine is denied.,The Veteran's claim for an initial increased rating in excess of 10 percent for right knee degenerative arthritis is remanded due to inadequate examination report.
- Granted
The reduction of the Veteran's lumbar spine and cervical spine disability ratings from 40% to 20% was improper, and the prior ratings are restored.
- Granted
The Board has granted a rating of 40 percent for the Veteran's service-connected low back strain with degenerative arthritis, effective from September 26, 2008. The decision is based on functional limitation equivalent to forward flexion limited to 30 degrees or less due to pain and other symptoms.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's low back strain is rated at 40 percent, and the issues of IBS and CFS are dismissed. The Veteran's PTSD and depressive disorder with a major depressive episode do not meet criteria for a higher rating. Service connection is granted for cervical strain and right knee pain.
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