The Veteran's sacroiliac joint disability was initially rated at 10 percent prior to February 25, 2014 and increased to 20 percent from that date. The Board found the evidence did not support higher ratings for either period.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations showed limited range of motion but no ankylosis or other factors warranting a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- sacroiliac joint disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 29, 2014
- Citation
- 1448043
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's cervical spine and sacroiliac joint disabilities are etiologically related to her service, specifically a motor vehicle accident during active duty in 1983. As such, these conditions have been granted service connection.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to the Veteran's request for a Travel Board hearing. The claims for cervical spine and sacroiliac joint disabilities remain pending.
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