The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his lumbar spine disability was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 20 percent from June 1, 2006 to July 12, 2006 and from March 1, 2007 to August 24, 2009, or a rating in excess of 40 percent as of August 25, 2009.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the Veteran's lumbar spine disability warranted a higher evaluation during any period on appeal.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative Joint Disease, Lumbar Spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 20, 2012
- Citation
- 1225205
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Dismissed
The appeal for an increased rating for degenerative joint disease, lumbar spine, is dismissed.
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