The veteran's low back disability was rated at 10 percent from September 1968 to January 1981 and June 1981 to December 1985, but a 40 percent rating was granted for the period from January 30, 1981, to June 8, 1981.
The deciding factor: The severity of the veteran's low back disability increased during the specified periods, warranting higher ratings based on the evidence presented.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic low back strain with degenerative disc disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 30, 2008
- Citation
- 0814281
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
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional consideration of new evidence.
- Granted
The Board granted the veteran's claim, assigning a 20 percent disability rating for his chronic low back strain with degenerative disc disease as of the effective date of the new rating criteria.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, effective from the date of the February 2025 rating decision.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a medical examination to determine if the Veteran's current neck strain is related to his in-service activities.
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