The Board has granted a 40 percent rating for the Veteran's lumbosacral strain with history of psychophysiological overlay and intervertebral syndrome of the nerve root at L5 with superficial peroneal nerve involvement and degenerative joint disease, effective June 14, 2011. The claim for separate compensable ratings for radiculopathy associated with the Veteran's lumbar spine strain is denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran's lumbosacral strain has manifested as a 40 percent disability since June 14, 2011, warranting a higher rating than the current 20 percent assigned prior to this date. The radiculopathy claim is denied because there is no separate compensable rating for the Veteran's associated nerve damage.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbosacral strain, intervertebral syndrome at L5, superficial peroneal nerve involvement, degenerative joint disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- March 16, 2016
- Citation
- 1610801
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Related decisions
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- Granted
The Veteran's service connection claims for lumbosacral strain, asthma, melasma and hydradenitis, hypertension, an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as depression, anxiety, and stress), left shoulder disorder, right shoulder disorder, left knee disorder, a left foot disorder, and IBS have been granted. The remaining issues are remanded.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 40 percent for his lumbar spine disability has been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating, as there was no unfavorable ankylosis or incapacitating episodes of IVDS.
- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew their appeal for service connection of a lumbosacral strain, resulting in the dismissal of this issue.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's lumbosacral strain with degenerative arthritis, finding that it is related to his in-service injury. The claimant did not contest this decision.
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