The veteran's lumbar spine disorder is rated at 40 percent effective as of May 15, 2006. Bilateral sciatic radiculopathy is separately evaluated at 10 percent each.
The deciding factor: The veteran's lumbar spine disorder met the criteria for a rating in excess of 20 percent as of May 15, 2006, based on severe limitation of motion with forward flexion limited to no more than 30 degrees. Bilateral sciatic radiculopathy was separately evaluated at 10 percent each due to subjective complaints and objective findings.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic recurring low back pain, bilateral sciatic radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- September 19, 2008
- Citation
- 0832117
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