The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for lumbosacral sprain was denied as the evidence did not show that his symptoms more nearly approximated the criteria for a higher rating under the General Rating Formula for Diseases and Injuries of the Spine.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations showed no limitation in flexion to 60 degrees or less, even considering additional functional limitations due to pain and other factors.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbosacral sprain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 18, 2010
- Citation
- 1031010
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Dismissed
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- Partly granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board denied the appeal for an earlier effective date for award of service connection for lumbar spine disability, which was affirmed by a Court Order. The case is remanded to address a CUE claim in the June 1981 rating decision.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remanded the claim for service connection of a low back disability because additional development is needed, including an adequate etiology opinion.
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