The veteran's service-connected DJD and DDD of the lumbar spine is manifested by complaints of pain and no more than moderate functional impairment, accompanied by symptoms compatible with mild neurological deficit in each lower extremity. The Board finds that an initial disability rating in excess of 20 percent for DJD and DDD of the lumbar spine has not been met.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence indicates that the veteran's service-connected DJD and DDD of the lumbar spine is manifested by complaints of pain and no more than moderate functional impairment, accompanied by symptoms compatible with mild neurological deficit in each lower extremity. The Board finds that an initial disability rating in excess of 20 percent for DJD and DDD of the lumbar spine has not been met.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative joint disease and degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, Radiculopathy of the lower extremities
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- April 9, 2008
- Citation
- 0811704
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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The Board granted restoration of a 20 percent rating for the Veteran's lumbar spine disability, effective May 6, 2024.
- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
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