The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for low back pain with radiculopathy was denied, and his TDIU claim was not addressed due to the lack of documentation.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations did not show any significant neurological findings or evidence of ankylosis, and the Veteran's disability did not prevent him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.
- Claimed conditions
- Low back pain with radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- August 18, 2009
- Citation
- 0930907
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