The Veteran's lumbar spine disability was rated at 20 percent prior to April 17, 2012 and increased to 60 percent from that date. Separate ratings of 20 percent were granted for moderate incomplete paralysis of the left and right femoral nerves.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's lumbar spine disability met criteria for a higher rating under the General Rating Formula for Diseases and Injuries of the Spine, but not for intervertebral disc syndrome. Separate ratings of 20 percent were granted for moderate incomplete paralysis of the left and right femoral nerves.
- Claimed conditions
- spondylosis of the lumbar spine at L5-S1 with degenerative disc disease of L4-L5 and L5-S1 with lumbar strain (lumbar spine disability), moderate but not severe incomplete paralysis of left lower extremity femoral nerve, moderate but not severe incomplete paralysis of right lower extremity femoral nerve
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- December 19, 2013
- Citation
- 1342170
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