The Veteran's service-connected lumbosacral strain with degenerative changes at L4-5 is rated as 10 percent disabling, and her right foot strain is also rated as 10 percent disabling. The ratings are considered appropriate based on the severity of her symptoms.
The deciding factor: The disability ratings assigned under the applicable diagnostic codes adequately account for the Veteran's reported functional impairment due to pain and tenderness in both her low back and right foot, without requiring additional schedular ratings or extraschedular consideration.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbosacral strain with degenerative changes at L4-5, right foot strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 12, 2014
- Citation
- 1426654
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- Granted
The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions were granted effective from July 1, 2020.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for right foot and ankle disabilities, as well as his claim for TDIU, are being remanded due to a duty to assist error. The VA must obtain an addendum opinion to determine the severity of these conditions without considering the ameliorative effects of medication.
- Granted
The Veteran's left and right foot strains are rated at 20 percent each, effective October 1, 2024. The Board granted the ratings based on moderate severity of symptoms.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's requests for earlier effective dates for service connection and increased ratings, finding no evidence of a factually ascertainable increase in disability within one year prior to his intent to file claims.
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