The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected lumbar spine disorder was granted, with a disability evaluation of 40 percent effective July 8, 2009. The decision also noted separate evaluations for urinary and rectal sphincter control dysfunction.
The deciding factor: The RO found that the Veteran's lumbar spine disability warranted an increased rating to 40 percent since July 8, 2009, based on his symptoms of severe limitation of motion and associated neurological manifestations. Separate ratings were assigned for urinary and rectal sphincter control dysfunction.
- Claimed conditions
- status post laminectomy, L5-S1, cauda equina syndrome, erectile dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- June 21, 2010
- Citation
- 1023029
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