The Veteran's service-connected spondylolysis, L5, was initially rated as noncompensable prior to January 9, 2007. From January 9, 2007 through December 11, 2008, the Veteran was granted a 10 percent disability rating for his condition. Effective December 12, 2008, he is entitled to a 20 percent disability rating.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that from January 9, 2007 through December 11, 2008, the Veteran's spondylolysis, L5, was manifested by forward flexion of the thoracolumbar spine greater than 60 degrees but not greater than 85 degrees and a combined range of motion not greater than 120 degrees. These findings met the criteria for a 10 percent disability rating under Diagnostic Code 5239.
- Claimed conditions
- spondylolysis, L5
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 18, 2010
- Citation
- 1018335
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- Granted
The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) was granted effective December 1, 2018. The criteria for an earlier effective date are not met.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining private medical records and providing a VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected spondylolysis, L5.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for additional low back disability due to injury superimposed upon the veteran's preexisting spondylolysis and spina bifida. The claim of entitlement to service connection for depression is remanded as it requires a VA examination.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased disability evaluation for his service-connected spondylolysis, L5, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on more severe symptoms or functional impairment.
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