The Veteran's lumbar spine disability was rated at 40 percent, and he is seeking higher ratings for other conditions. The Board found that the current rating adequately reflects his condition.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's lumbar spine disability met the criteria for a 40 percent evaluation under the General Rating Formula for Diseases and Injuries of the Spine due to forward flexion limited to 20 degrees with pain, without ankylosis or other significant impairment. The Board found that his claim for higher ratings was not supported by sufficient evidence.
- Claimed conditions
- intervertebral disc syndrome (lumbar spine disability)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- March 22, 2012
- Citation
- 1210598
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What this means for you
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected lumbar spine disability was denied. The current rating of 40 percent is maintained as the evidence does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Granted
The Veteran's lumbar spine disability was rated at 40 percent from October 28, 2019 to November 1, 2022. The VA increased the rating to 100 percent effective November 2, 2022.,SMC was granted for the Veteran's service-connected disabilities from December 2, 2020 to November 1, 2022.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and a new VA examination.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's claims for service connection have been dismissed as the Veteran requested that his appeal be withdrawn from the legacy appeal system and considered under the Appeals Modernization Act (AMA) review system.
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