The veteran's initial rating for spondylolisthesis, L5-S1, with degenerative changes at L4 and left L5 radiculopathy was granted at 20 percent prior to August 14, 2002. The RO increased the rating to 40 percent effective on August 14, 2002.
The deciding factor: The veteran's spondylolisthesis with degenerative changes and radiculopathy was found to meet criteria for a 40 percent rating based on severe intervertebral disc syndrome with recurrent attacks and intermittent relief.
- Claimed conditions
- spondylolisthesis, degenerative changes, left L5 radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- May 1, 2006
- Citation
- 0612520
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- Dismissed
The appeal of the November 2024 non-final rating decision, deferring the adjudication of the Veteran's claim for an increased rating for service-connected intervertebral disc syndrome, spinal stenosis, and spondylolisthesis, was dismissed.
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