The Veteran's lumbar spine disability was previously rated at 20 percent from February 7, 2008, to June 6, 2012. The claim for a higher rating is denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show forward flexion of the thoracolumbar spine less than or equal to 30 degrees or favorable ankylosis of the entire thoracolumbar spine.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbosacral strain with intervertebral disc syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- April 2, 2018
- Citation
- 18100238
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has withdrawn the appeal for an increased evaluation for lumbosacral strain with intervertebral disc syndrome and has remanded the issue of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction (ED) as secondary to his service-connected lumbosacral strain with intervertebral disc syndrome due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error. The AOJ will consider any additional evidence when readjudicating the claim.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for a higher rating for lumbosacral strain with intervertebral disc syndrome, bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy, and left lower extremity radiculopathy due to procedural errors in obtaining private medical records.
- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the appeals for increased disability ratings for lumbosacral strain with intervertebral disc syndrome and left lower extremity radiculopathy involving the femoral nerve.
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