The Board denied an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for degenerative changes and strain of the lumbar spine from September 1, 2003 to August 3, 2008, but granted a 40 percent rating effective August 4, 2008. The Board also denied an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for postoperative residuals of an injury of the right quadriceps tendon.
The deciding factor: The veteran's low back disability did not meet the criteria for higher ratings during the relevant periods due to limited range of motion and pain, but his condition improved enough to warrant a higher rating beginning August 4, 2008. The postoperative residuals of an injury of the right quadriceps tendon were not shown to be more severe than moderate.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative changes and strain of the lumbar spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 9, 2009
- Citation
- 0901076
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.
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