The veteran's lumbar spine IVDS disability and associated neuropathy in both lower extremities do not meet the criteria for higher ratings.
The deciding factor: The veteran's lumbar spine IVDS does not cause forward flexion of the thoracolumbar spine to 30 degrees or less, nor does it result in incapacitating episodes having a total duration of at least 6 weeks during the past 12 months. The neuropathy is at most 'mild'.
- Claimed conditions
- Intervertebral Disc Syndrome (IVDS) of the lumbar spine, Neuropathy of the left lower extremity associated with IVDS of the lumbar spine, Neuropathy of the right lower extremity associated with IVDS of the lumbar spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 27, 2008
- Citation
- 0810164
What this means for you
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