The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations for his lumbar spine and pelvic disabilities were granted, with the lumbar spine disability receiving a 40 percent evaluation.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations and treatment records supported the need for an increase in the ratings based on the severity of the service-connected conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- ankylosis of the lumbar vertebrae at L3-4, osteomyelitis of the pelvis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 22, 2013
- Citation
- 1309763
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What this means for you
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
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- Denied
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