The Veteran's lumbar strain and sciatica of the lower extremities do not meet or approximate the criteria for a rating greater than 10 percent, and he is not entitled to TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.,The Veteran's sciatica is due to nonservice-connected degenerative disc disease and joint disease, not related to his service-connected lumbar strain.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's disability picture does not warrant a higher rating as the evidence shows that his flexion and combined range of motion are far greater than what would be required for an increased rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Lumbar Strain, Sciatica of the lower extremities
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 28, 2012
- Citation
- 1234147
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