The Veteran's spondylolisthesis L5-S1 with spondylolysis L5 and levoscoliosis with disc bulging L2-L5 results in forward flexion of the thoracolumbar spine ranging from 50 to 90 degrees, associated with pain. The disability does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as it does not result in ankylosis or incapacitating episodes requiring bed rest prescribed by a physician and treatment by a physician.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's spondylolisthesis L5-S1 with spondylolysis L5 and levoscoliosis with disc bulging L2-L5 does not result in ankylosis or incapacitating episodes requiring bed rest prescribed by a physician and treatment by a physician.
- Claimed conditions
- spondylolisthesis L5-S1, spondylolysis L5, levoscoliosis with disc bulging L2-L5
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 31, 2009
- Citation
- 0928744
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