The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for chronic lumbar strain was granted, with a 20 percent rating effective June 10, 2010. Separate ratings of 10 percent were assigned for neurological impairment of the right and left lower extremities associated with the service-connected lumbar strain. The Veteran's claim for TDIU due to service-connected disabilities was also granted.
The deciding factor: The VA determined that the Veteran's chronic lumbar strain warranted a 20 percent disability rating, effective June 10, 2010, based on his symptoms and range of motion limitations. Separate ratings were assigned for neurological impairment of the lower extremities due to the service-connected condition.
- Claimed conditions
- Chronic lumbar strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- April 21, 2014
- Citation
- 1417730
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What this means for you
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the appeals pertaining to effective dates for increased ratings of chronic lumbar strain and LLE radiculopathy, finding that the Veteran did not properly opt into the AMA system.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a rating higher than 20 percent for chronic lumbar strain, and denied other claims.
- Denied
The Board denied entitlement to a TDIU prior to April 3, 2014, as the evidence did not show that the Veteran was unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected disabilities.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for service-connected back conditions, left lower extremity radiculopathy, and right lower extremity radiculopathy. The effective date for the award of service connection for left lower extremity radiculopathy is also being remanded.
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