Prior to May 6, 2008, the Veteran's degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine warranted a rating of 40 percent.,From May 6, 2008, to April 26, 2011, the Veteran's disability was rated at 20 percent.,Since April 27, 2011, the Veteran's degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine warranted a rating of 40 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's lumbar spine disability did not meet or approximate the criteria for an increased rating under any applicable DCs prior to May 6, 2008.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, Lumbar strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- December 17, 2012
- Citation
- 1243118
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