The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for lumbar spondylosis with degenerative arthritis was granted, and a separate 10 percent evaluation was assigned for right lower extremity neurological manifestations. The current rating of 40 percent for the lumbar spine disability is maintained.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a higher evaluation based on limitation of motion or intervertebral disc syndrome. However, mild incomplete paralysis of the sciatic nerve in the right lower extremity warranted a separate 10 percent evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar spondylosis with degenerative arthritis, right lower extremity radicular pain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- September 15, 2009
- Citation
- 0934598
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- Partly granted
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- Denied
The Board denied an increased evaluation for the Veteran's lumbar spondylosis with degenerative arthritis and remanded the issue of entitlement to an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for left lower extremity radiculopathy involving the sciatic nerve.
- Granted
The Board granted an increased initial rating of 20 percent for lumbar spondylosis with degenerative arthritis, resolving reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor.
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