The Veteran's service-connected lumbar radiculopathy of the right lower extremity is currently rated at 20 percent, effective May 22, 2008. His degenerative joint disease of L5-S1 results in a 20 percent evaluation as well.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's lumbar radiculopathy has resulted in moderate incomplete paralysis since August 11, 2005, warranting the current 20 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 8620. His degenerative joint disease of L5-S1 also results in a 20 percent evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD) of L5-S1, Lumbar Radiculopathy of the Right Lower Extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- September 11, 2012
- Citation
- 1231165
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations to assess the current nature and severity of his service-connected disabilities, including residuals of CVA, back pain, and right lower extremity radiculopathy. The appeals for service connection are also remanded as there was insufficient evidence in the record regarding the relationship between the Veteran's claimed conditions and his service-connected CVA.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as the attorney withdrew all remaining issues in the pending appeal.
- Partly granted
For the initial rating period on appeal, a 70 percent rating for insomnia disorder is granted.,For the entire rating period on appeal, a 40 percent rating but not higher for lumbar spine disability and separate 20 percent ratings for right and left lumbar radiculopathy are granted.
- Granted
The Veteran's PTSD with depressive disorder was granted a 70% rating from March 31, 2016. The claim for increased ratings and TDIU is granted.
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