The veteran's lumbar strain with degenerative disc disease was granted a rating of 40 percent effective July 27, 2006.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence showing that as of July 27, 2006, the veteran exhibited loss of lateral motion with osteoarthritic changes and narrowing or irregularity of joint space, which warranted a higher rating under the applicable criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar strain with degenerative disc disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- February 9, 2009
- Citation
- 0904619
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Partly granted
The Board granted a 20 percent rating for the lumbar spine disorder from May 29, 2019, and denied special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance.
- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
The appeal is remanded to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the lumbar spine disorder and to address the need for aid and attendance.
- Partly granted
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