The Board granted a 60 percent evaluation for the lumbar spine disability prior to September 23, 2002, and denied an increased rating on or after that date. The decision also granted separate evaluations of 10 percent each for right and left lower extremity neurological manifestations.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the veteran's lumbar spine disability warranted a higher evaluation based on the severity of his symptoms, but did not meet the criteria for an even higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Sinus disorder, Lumbar spine disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 8, 2008
- Citation
- 0811590
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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