The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for lumbosacral strain and radiculopathy of the left lower extremity were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for lumbosacral strain prior to March 1, 2007 or from March 1, 2007 through November 2, 2008, and denied his claim for increased ratings. The Veteran's radiculopathy was rated at a 10 percent disability rating effective as of June 1, 2009.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the Veteran's lumbosacral strain or radiculopathy met the criteria for a higher disability rating under applicable VA regulations and diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbosacral strain, radiculopathy of the left lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 11, 2009
- Citation
- 0917635
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