The Veteran's lumbosacral strain was granted a 40 percent evaluation from August 3, 2010 to February 24, 2014. His left and right knee disabilities were denied increased ratings.
The deciding factor: The VA examiners did not find any incapacitating episodes of intervertebral disc syndrome that required bed rest prescribed by a physician in the past year, which is necessary for an increase in rating under the Formula for Rating Intervertebral Disc Syndrome Based on Incapacitating Episodes. The Veteran's lumbosacral strain was found to have forward flexion limited to 30 degrees or less at times.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbosacral strain, degenerative joint disease of the left knee, degenerative joint disease of the right knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- February 8, 2021
- Citation
- 21007025
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- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals were dismissed due to the death of the appellant. The issues related to service connection for various conditions and disability ratings.
- Granted
The Veteran's service connection claims for lumbosacral strain, asthma, melasma and hydradenitis, hypertension, an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as depression, anxiety, and stress), left shoulder disorder, right shoulder disorder, left knee disorder, a left foot disorder, and IBS have been granted. The remaining issues are remanded.
- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew their appeal for service connection of a lumbosacral strain, resulting in the dismissal of this issue.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's lumbosacral strain with degenerative arthritis, finding that it is related to his in-service injury. The claimant did not contest this decision.
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