The Veteran's lumbosacral myositis was initially rated at 30 percent from July 19, 2004 to August 12, 2009. The RO used the criteria for lumbosacral strain under Diagnostic Code 5237.
The deciding factor: The March 2005 VA examination report showed forward flexion of the thoracolumbar spine limited at most to 60 degrees and degenerative disc disease diagnosed, which is consistent with a 30 percent disability rating under Diagnostic Code 5237.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbosacral myositis, degenerative disc disease at L3-4 and L5-S1
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- March 12, 2013
- Citation
- 1308167
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is being remanded for further development due to inadequate examination and potential missing service treatment records.
- Granted
The Veteran's lumbosacral myositis and associated radiculopathy are rated at the maximum allowable under VA guidelines, with no additional ratings for separate disabilities or incapacitating episodes.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for a higher disability rating for his low back pain syndrome and lumbosacral myositis, finding that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 40 percent. The claim for TDIU was also denied.
- Denied
The Board found that the Veteran does not have lumbar radiculopathy and therefore, his claim for service connection for lumbar radiculopathy as secondary to his service-connected lumbosacral myositis was denied.
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