The Veteran's low back disability was previously rated at 10% from September 5, 2013 to September 30, 2014. The rating was increased to 20% effective October 1, 2014 and then reduced to 10% effective September 25, 2017.,The Veteran's low back disability is currently rated at 20% from October 1, 2014 to July 6, 2020. The rating was restored to 20% effective September 25, 2017.,The Veteran's low back disability remains rated at 10% from July 7, 2020 onwards.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show sustained improvement in the Veteran’s ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work that would support a reduction in his rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Low back disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 18, 2020
- Citation
- 20074098
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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