The Veteran's low back disability is rated at 40 percent, effective May 2003. The rating for neurological impairment of the left lower extremity was increased to 20 percent effective September 7, 2007.
The deciding factor: The VA determined that the Veteran's low back disability met the criteria for a 40 percent evaluation based on severe limitation of motion and incapacitating episodes. The neurological impairment of the left lower extremity was rated at 20 percent effective September 7, 2007 due to its impact on function.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative disc disease and degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine, Neurological impairment of the left lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- April 8, 2010
- Citation
- 1013410
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has granted separate compensable ratings for neurological impairment of the bilateral lower extremities, but has remanded the issue of service connection for a left shoulder condition.
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