The Board has granted an effective date of January 8, 1998 for a 40 percent evaluation for spondylolisthesis of the lumbosacral spine, L5 on S1 with disc space narrowing.
The deciding factor: An earlier effective date was granted as it was factually ascertainable that the veteran met the requirements for a 40 percent evaluation for his lumbar spine disability on January 3, 1996. The claim was received within one year of this date.
- Claimed conditions
- spondylolisthesis of the lumbosacral spine, disc space narrowing
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- March 29, 2006
- Citation
- 0609103
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Decisions by this judge: 2,592 · Granted: 19% (granted or partly granted, in the vetted decisions on this site)
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- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 20 percent for intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) with bulging disc L4-5 with decreased range of motion of the lumbosacral spine was dismissed. The Board also remanded her service connection claim for disc space narrowing and degenerative endplate spurring at C6/C7.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's cervical spine disorders, including status/post neck fusions and degenerative changes. The Veteran needs further medical examination and opinion.
- Granted
The Veteran's lumbar spine disability and associated radiculopathy have been granted a 40 percent rating from August 2, 2019 to November 3, 2022.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for an initial disability rating in excess of 40 percent for spondylolisthesis of the lumbosacral spine has been withdrawn, and his claim is dismissed.
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