The veteran's spondylolisthesis of the lumbar spine with radiculopathy was rated at 40 percent effective November 10, 2005.,Partial sensory loss of L2, left, is now rated at 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The veteran's spondylolisthesis of the lumbar spine with radiculopathy was found to warrant a higher rating based on its current manifestations and the absence of incapacitating episodes.
- Claimed conditions
- spondylolisthesis of the lumbar spine, partial sensory loss of L2, left
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- August 28, 2006
- Citation
- 0627110
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What this means for you
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board denied entitlement to a rating in excess of 40 percent for the Veteran's back disability, finding that the evidence did not support an increased rating even when considering flare-ups and functional limitations.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for spondylolisthesis of the lumbar spine as proximately due to changes in gait resulting from the Veteran's service connected left ankle and right knee disabilities.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for spondylolisthesis of the lumbar spine, a right knee disability, and bilateral shoulder disabilities based on evidence showing these conditions are related to the Veteran's active military service.
- Partly granted
The Veteran's claim for service connection for spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis of the lumbar spine, claimed as lower back pain, was reopened. Service connection is granted for this condition based on direct evidence showing a current disability related to active duty service.
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