The Veteran's right lumbar radiculopathy was initially rated at 10 percent prior to January 28, 2009. After a review of the evidence, including VA treatment records and examination results, the Board determined that his symptoms warranted a 40 percent rating from January 28, 2009 onwards.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right lumbar radiculopathy was characterized by moderate to moderately severe symptoms, including pain, numbness, weakness, and an abnormal gait. The Board found that these symptoms met the criteria for a 40 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 8620.
- Claimed conditions
- right lumbar radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- June 17, 2010
- Citation
- 1022502
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