The Veteran's myofascial lumbar syndrome was initially evaluated at a 10 percent rating prior to October 4, 2010. Since then, the disability has been rated as 10 percent disabling.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations and treatment records provided sufficient evidence to determine that the Veteran's myofascial lumbar syndrome did not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic code.
- Claimed conditions
- Myofascial lumbar syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 21, 2013
- Citation
- 1338258
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- Partly granted
The Veteran's myofascial lumbar syndrome was granted a rating of 20 percent effective October 8, 2018. His lower right extremity radiculopathy was also granted a rating of 20 percent effective October 8, 2018.
- Granted
The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for back strain due to new medical evidence showing a current diagnosis of myofascial lumbar syndrome. The Board also found that there is no probative evidence linking the current condition to service.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected lumbar myositis, psychoneurosis and conversion hysteria, residuals of shrapnel wounds of the left thigh and pelvis with retained foreign bodies and scars, and residuals of shell fragment wounds of the right thigh and left leg. The veteran was also denied entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for his service-connected coronary artery disease, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on the severity of his condition.
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