The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for his low back disability was granted, but he is still seeking an increased rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms did not warrant a higher rating as they were consistent with the current 20% rating based on limitation of motion and pain.
- Claimed conditions
- Recurrent low back pain, Numbness
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- September 24, 2015
- Citation
- 1541124
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