The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for his service-connected lumbar degenerative arthritis with anterolisthesis was denied prior to April 18, 2013. From that date forward, the claim was also denied.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations and treatment records did not provide evidence of any IVDS or other conditions related to the service-connected lumbar degenerative arthritis with anterolisthesis that would warrant a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar degenerative arthritis with anterolisthesis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 3, 2014
- Citation
- 1453137
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration, including an addendum opinion from a VA examiner regarding the Veteran's lumbar spine disability and pain medications, as well as an addendum opinion from VA's Director of Compensation and Pension Service addressing the Veteran's work history and education.
- Denied
The Veteran's initial and increased ratings for his service-connected lumbar spine disability, left lower extremity radiculopathy, and right lower extremity radiculopathy have been denied. The Veteran is granted a higher rating of 20 percent for the left lower extremity radiculopathy as of October 24, 2018.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded both issues due to the need for additional medical examination and development of evidence.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected lumbar disability and its impact on his ability to work. The TDIU claim will be adjudicated in conjunction with the initial rating claim.
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