The veteran's service-connected lumbosacral strain with degenerative disc disease and right lower extremity sciatica, residual of fracture transverse process at L4 is currently rated as 40 percent disabling. The issue remains in appellate status due to the RO's recent increase from noncompensable to 10 percent for bilateral otitis media.
The deciding factor: The veteran's lumbosacral strain with degenerative disc disease and right lower extremity sciatica, residual of fracture transverse process at L4 is currently rated as 40 percent disabling under the general rating formula for diseases and injuries of the spine. The RO has increased this to 10 percent effective November 8, 2006.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbosacral strain with degenerative disc disease, right lower extremity sciatica
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- November 2, 2007
- Citation
- 0734448
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- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for lumbosacral strain with degenerative disc disease, headaches, an acquired psychiatric disorder (other specified trauma and stressor related disorder and PTSD), and Parkinson's disease. The conditions are presumed to be due to exposure in service.,Service connection is established for all four claimed conditions.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for lumbosacral strain with degenerative disc disease and right lower extremity radiculopathy affecting the sciatic nerve, effective January 12, 2024. Attorney fees are eligible based on past due benefits awarded in this decision.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for increased disability ratings for lumbar spine arthritis and right lower extremity sciatica have been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for bilateral lower extremity sciatica, secondary to the Veteran's service-connected lumbosacral strain. The decision is based on a finding of reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.
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