The Veteran's appeal for restoration of a 60 percent rating for chronic lumbosacral strain was granted. The appeal for an increased rating to a level above 60 percent was denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show sustained improvement in the Veteran’s condition, and there is no evidence of unfavorable ankylosis of the spine.
- Claimed conditions
- Chronic lumbosacral strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- January 28, 2019
- Citation
- 19106685
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance, effective December 8, 2025.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for further development and to obtain an adequate examination.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development regarding his claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).
- Granted
The Veteran's lumbosacral spine disability was granted an increased rating to 40 percent, effective April 23, 2009. The issue of entitlement to TDIU remains pending.
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