The veteran's spondylolysis at L5 is currently rated as 20 percent disabling, and the evidence does not support a higher rating based on current clinical findings.
The deciding factor: The range of motion findings do not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating under any version of the VA Rating Schedule for intervertebral disc syndrome (IDS) or limitation of motion of the lumbar spine.
- Claimed conditions
- spondylolysis at L5
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- December 8, 2005
- Citation
- 0533238
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Veteran's current diagnosis of spondylolisthesis at L5-S1 is found to be the result of a condition first noted during service, specifically spondylolysis at L5. As such, the Board grants service connection for this disorder.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 20 percent for his service-connected spondylolysis at L5 is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and additional development.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to the need for an orthopedic examination and additional development of records, including those from Dr. D.M.H.
- Denied
The Board has determined that the veteran's disabilities do not meet the criteria for a permanent and total disability rating for pension purposes.
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