The Board has granted a rating of 40 percent for the veteran's service-connected lumbar strain with radiculopathy, effective from February 28, 2003.
The deciding factor: The VA examination and MRI findings supported the need for an increased rating due to significant spinal stenosis and nerve root displacement.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar strain with radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- September 15, 2006
- Citation
- 0629312
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Decisions by this judge: 1,242 · Granted: 26% (granted or partly granted, in the vetted decisions on this site)
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected lumbar spine disability and sciatic nerve radiculopathy were denied increased ratings, except for a 10 percent rating granted from May 18, 2020 for obturator nerve radiculopathy in both lower extremities.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated VA examinations and ensuring that all claims are properly adjudicated.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding his ability to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment due to service-connected disabilities. Additional medical records and Social Security Administration records are needed.
- Denied
The Veteran's lumbar strain with radiculopathy is currently rated at 20 percent, and the Board finds that this rating is not sufficient to reflect his current disability level. His right knee strain with internal derangement is also rated at 10 percent.
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