The Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for his lumbar disc syndrome, recurrent low back strain was granted and he is now rated at 40 percent effective from April 13, 2004.,From November 12, 2010, the Veteran's condition warranted an increased rating to 60 percent.,The Board also noted that the Veteran maintained his appeal for a TDIU and remanded this issue.
The deciding factor: The VA examination reports supported the findings of severe limitation of motion and pronounced intervertebral disc syndrome, which led to the grant of higher disability ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar disc syndrome, recurrent low back strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- May 11, 2012
- Citation
- 1217093
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- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for a disability rating in excess of 40 percent for recurrent low back strain and service connection for a right hip disability, finding that there was no persuasive evidence to support these claims.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's service-connected low back strain and its relationship to his current diagnoses. The issues of increased rating for recurrent low back strain and service connection for left lower extremity radiculopathy are being returned to VA for further evaluation.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination regarding the Veteran's service-connected low back strain, including his temporary total evaluations, as well as any possible left lower extremity radiculopathy.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including recurrent low back strain and right lower extremity neuropathy, precluded him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment prior to January 26, 2010. The Board granted a TDIU on an extraschedular basis.
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