The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for his lumbosacral strain with traumatic arthritis was granted, but the criteria for a higher rating are not met. The effective date of the total disability rating based on individual unemployability is set at July 19, 2006.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's lumbar spine disability does not meet the schedular criteria for an evaluation greater than 40 percent due to lack of unfavorable ankylosis or incapacitating episodes. The effective date was determined based on the Veteran's unemployability due to service-connected disabilities beginning July 19, 2006.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbosacral strain with traumatic arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- February 17, 2011
- Citation
- 1106656
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- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him in need of the regular aid and attendance of another person, warranting entitlement to SMC based on aid and attendance.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including lumbosacral strain with traumatic arthritis and degenerative joint disease of the right hip, have prevented him from securing and following substantially gainful employment since December 19, 2005.
- Granted
The Veteran meets the schedular requirements for TDIU from February 9, 2004; his service-connected disabilities rendered him unemployable.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings, TDIU, and special monthly compensation are being remanded due to the need for additional development. The case will be further adjudicated after the completion of the requested actions.
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