The Board has granted an initial evaluation of 20 percent for the Veteran's service-connected chronic lumbar myofascial strain as of October 25, 2012. The previous evaluations were denied.
The deciding factor: The VA examination revealed that the Veteran's symptoms warranted a higher rating starting from October 25, 2012.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic lumbar myofascial strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- June 18, 2014
- Citation
- 1427697
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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.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for residuals of a right-hand contusion, residuals of a varicocelectomy, chronic lumbar myofascial strain, and bilateral hearing loss as the evidence did not support current diagnoses or a link to military service.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including chronic lumbar myofascial strain and right foot conditions, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation since August 22, 2014. The Board has granted a TDIU on a schedular basis effective that date.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected chronic lumbar myofascial strain did not result in incapacitating episodes, neurologic abnormalities, or unfavorable ankylosis of the entire thoracolumbar spine. Therefore, a disability evaluation in excess of 10 percent is not warranted.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim is being remanded for additional examination and to obtain recent VA outpatient treatment records. The goal is to determine the current severity of his low back disability, including any related conditions such as herniated discs.
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