The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for her service-connected spondylolisthesis of L5 on S1 since March 17, 2010 is denied. The VA has scheduled the Veteran for an examination to determine the current severity and extent of her disability.
The deciding factor: The Veteran did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes due to lack of evidence showing more severe impairment than what was already considered in the previous rating decision.
- Claimed conditions
- spondylolisthesis of L5 on S1
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 28, 2012
- Citation
- 1233925
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's initial claim for a higher evaluation for his lumbosacral degenerative disc disease, degenerative arthritis and spondylolisthesis of L5 on S1 was granted with an initial 20 percent rating prior to June 29, 2021. From that date onwards, the Veteran's condition does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for an effective date of August 31, 1988 for service connection for lumbosacral strain and spondylolisthesis of L5 on S1 due to pre-existing conditions aggravated by service.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran was found unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected spondylolisthesis, which rendered him unemployable.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a higher rating for his service-connected spondylolysis of L5, with spondylolisthesis of L5 on S1, and left lower extremity radiculopathy prior to November 14, 2016. The issues are being remanded due to the inadequacy of a previous VA examination.
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