The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for his low back disability was denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent prior to April 14, 2011 and a rating in excess of 20 percent beginning April 14, 2011.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations conducted throughout the appeal period did not provide sufficient evidence to meet the criteria for increased ratings based on the Veteran's reported symptoms and functional impairment during flare-ups.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar spinal stenosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 21, 2022
- Citation
- 22016314
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- Denied
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- Denied
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- Remanded (sent back)
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