The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for his chronic low back sprain was denied by the Board, as it is not productive of unfavorable ankylosis or incapacitating episodes.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations did not show unfavorable ankylosis or incapacitating episodes that would warrant a higher rating under the General Rating Formula for Diseases and Injuries to the Spine.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic low back sprain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- October 1, 2014
- Citation
- 1443763
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
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