The Veteran's lumbar spondylosis with bilateral facet joint arthritis at L4-5 and L5-S1 is manifested by limitation of flexion to 40 degrees, but without any incapacitating episodes having a duration of more than six weeks in any one-year period. The VA granted an increased rating of 20 percent for this condition.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's lumbar spondylosis with bilateral facet joint arthritis at L4-5 and L5-S1 resulted in limitation of flexion to 40 degrees, which meets the criteria for a 20 percent rating under the general formula for rating diseases and injuries of the spine.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar spondylosis, bilateral facet joint arthritis at L4-5 and L5-S1, right L5 radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- August 5, 2010
- Citation
- 1029344
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