The Veteran's lumbar spine disability was rated at 20% from January 1, 2001 until August 4, 2006. Since then, the rating has been increased to 40%. The Board found that the condition warranted a 40% evaluation as of August 5, 2006.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner determined that the Veteran's lumbar spine disability resulted in loss of lateral motion with osteoarthritic changes and narrowing or irregularity of joint space since August 5, 2006. This met the criteria for a 40% evaluation under the General Rating Formula for Diseases and Injuries of the Spine.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar spine disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- October 24, 2012
- Citation
- 1236908
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What this means for you
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