The Veteran's lumbosacral strain with disc disease was initially rated at 20 percent from June 17, 2008 to November 13, 2010 and later increased to 40 percent since November 14, 2010. The decision is mixed as the Veteran's condition did not meet criteria for higher ratings during certain periods.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's lumbosacral strain with disc disease did not result in unfavorable ankylosis or IVDS having a total duration of at least 6 weeks during any 12-month period, thus preventing the assignment of higher ratings under the applicable rating criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbosacral strain with disc disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 22, 2017
- Citation
- 1723674
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What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board has granted a 40 percent rating for lumbosacral strain with disc disease from June 17, 2008 to November 13, 2010. The Veteran's disability is rated under the General Rating Formula for Diseases and Injuries of the Spine.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him helpless or so disabled that he needs regular aid and attendance from another person.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for lumbosacral strain with disc disease and left lower extremity radiculopathy were denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for compliance with its April 2007 remand directives, including providing the veteran with proper notice and additional evidence. The case will be reviewed by the RO after all necessary development is completed.
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