The Veteran's chronic lumbar strain was initially rated at 0 percent prior to May 30, 2012 and has been increased to 10 percent thereafter. The initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis is denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's chronic lumbar strain met the criteria for a 10% evaluation under the General Rating Formula for Diseases and Injuries of the Spine due to pain, stiffness, or aching in the area affected by residuals of injury or disease. The allergic rhinitis did not meet the criteria for any higher rating as it was not productive of greater than 50 percent obstruction of the nasal passage on both sides.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic lumbar strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 28, 2014
- Citation
- 1413343
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- Granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has denied service connection for right lower extremity radiculopathy and a rating in excess of 10 percent for chronic lumbar strain. The claims for migraines and Meniere's disease are remanded.
- Denied
The Board has readjudicated the claim for service connection for chronic lumbar strain due to new evidence submitted after the prior final denial. However, it was determined that the Veteran's current condition is not related to service because his actions leading to the injury were considered willful misconduct.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for a chronic lumbar strain was dismissed due to an impermissible concurrent election of review options.
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