The Veteran's lumbosacral strain with arthritis did not meet the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 20 percent prior to March 4, 2014.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's range of motion was limited to greater than 30 degrees and there were no ankylosis or incapacitating episodes meeting VA criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbosacral strain with arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- January 25, 2018
- Citation
- 1805137
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Partly granted
The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for the evaluation of lumbosacral strain with degenerative arthritis of the spine was granted, while other claims were remanded.
- Denied
The Board denied a rating in excess of 20 percent for lumbosacral strain with arthritis and service connection for a right elbow disorder.
- Denied
The Board denied an increased rating for the service-connected migraine headaches and lumbosacral strain with arthritis, as the evidence did not support a higher disability rating.
- Granted
The veteran is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities starting from April 20, 2010.
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