The Veteran's service-connected low back disability and associated radiculopathies have been rated based on their severity, with the highest rating of 40% for his left lower extremity radiculopathy from May 8, 2013 to the present. The Veteran's right lower extremity radiculopathy has also received a 20% rating effective May 18, 2013.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner provided detailed physical examinations and considered the Veteran's lay complaints in determining the appropriate disability ratings for his service-connected conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- Low Back Disability, Left Lower Extremity Radiculopathy, Right Lower Extremity Radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- September 12, 2013
- Citation
- 1329344
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his low back, left knee, and right knee disabilities due to inadequate VA examinations. The AOJ is instructed to obtain private treatment records from Mays & Schnapp Pain Management and schedule the Veteran for additional medical examinations.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's low back disability, including diagnosed degenerative arthritis with DDD other than intervertebral disc syndrome and spinal stenosis status post L3, L4, and L5 laminectomy. The decision is based on the Veteran's in-service injury and his ongoing symptoms since then.
- Granted
The Veteran's bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy has been granted a 30 percent disability rating since November 29, 2021.
- Granted
The Veteran's right shoulder disability, low back condition, bilateral knee disabilities, and left shoulder strain have been granted service connection. The Veteran's low back condition has been increased to a 40 percent evaluation, while the bilateral knee conditions remain at their current 10 percent evaluations.
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