The VA denied an increased evaluation for the veteran's service-connected lumbosacral myositis and right S1 radiculopathy, finding that the condition did not meet criteria for a higher rating based on limitation of motion or intervertebral disc syndrome.
The deciding factor: The VA found no evidence of more than slight limitation of motion or incapacitating episodes of intervertebral disc syndrome in the veteran's case.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbosacral myositis, right S1 radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 4, 2003
- Citation
- 0306568
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's increased ratings for lumbar disc disease and right S1 radiculopathy are granted, but the issue of entitlement to TDIU is remanded.
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