The Veteran's low back disability was rated at 20 percent prior to October 10, 2011 and from October 10, 2011. His right lower extremity radiculopathy was also rated at 20 percent since September 24, 2012.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's low back disability met the criteria for a 20 percent rating under the General Formula for Diseases and Injuries of the Spine due to forward flexion limited to 30 degrees or less from October 10, 2011. His right lower extremity radiculopathy was rated at 20 percent since September 24, 2012 based on moderate neurological impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar degenerative joint disease (DJD), intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 9, 2014
- Citation
- 1430779
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