The veteran's service-connected degenerative disc disease with spondylosis, lumbosacral spine is currently rated at 20 percent, which represents an increase from the initial 10 percent evaluation assigned in December 2002.
The deciding factor: The VA examination conducted in October 2002 showed moderate limitation of motion and disc herniations, warranting a 20 percent evaluation under the revised criteria for intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) effective September 23, 2002.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative disc disease with spondylosis, lumbosacral spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- September 11, 2006
- Citation
- 0628373
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- Partly granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for a disability rating in excess of 20 percent for his service-connected lumbosacral spine, bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy, and TDIU. The reasons include the need for updated examinations due to potential worsening of the conditions.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a lumbosacral spine disability and an increased rating for his left ankle disability, including on an extraschedular basis. The Board found that there was no evidence to support the Veteran's assertions of in-service injury or current disability related to active service.
- Granted
The Board has granted an increased disability rating of 20 percent for the veteran's service-connected degenerative disc disease and spondylosis with L5 radiculopathy, lumbosacral spine, effective as of April 26, 2005.
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