16-11 885

Citation Nr: 1719117 Decision Date: 05/31/17 Archive Date: 06/06/17 DOCKET NO. 16-11 885 ) DATE ) ) On appeal from the Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office in St. Petersburg, Florida THE ISSUES 1. Entitlement to an extension beyond September 30, 2014 of a temporary total rating (TTR) under

38 C.F.R. § 4.30

based on a need for convalescence following lumbar laminectomy. 2. Entitlement to a rating in excess of 40 percent for service-connected chronic lumbosacral strain prior to August 14, 2014. 3. Entitlement to a rating in excess of 40 percent for service-connected chronic lumbosacral…