The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected lumbosacral spine DDD was granted, and he is now rated at 40 percent effective September 27, 2012. He also received a separate 20 percent rating for radiculopathy of the right lower extremity.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected lumbosacral spine DDD was found to warrant a higher disability evaluation based on additional evidence and development provided by the Board.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbosacral spine degenerative disc disease (DDD), spondylolysis, radiation to the lower extremities
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- May 1, 2014
- Citation
- 1419495
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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- Granted
The Veteran's spondylolysis was granted a 40 percent rating from November 25, 2013 to October 26, 2023. The condition resulted in forward flexion of the thoracolumbar spine being limited to 20 degrees during use over time.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's attorney has withdrawn the appeal, and thus the claims for increased ratings are dismissed.
- Dismissed
The appeal is dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for right and left shoulder disorders, cervical spine disorder, and a rating in excess of 40 percent for lumbosacral spine degenerative disc disease.
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