The Veteran's service-connected spondylolisthesis at L5-S1 with fusion was productive of limitation of forward flexion to 30 degrees or less before July 2, 2010, warranting a rating of 40 percent.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the Veteran's limitation of motion more nearly approximated or equated limitation of forward flexion to 30 degrees of less under the General Rating Formula for Diseases and Injuries of the Spine due to flare-ups and functional loss.
- Claimed conditions
- spondylolisthesis at L5-S1
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 4, 2015
- Citation
- 1523897
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's current lumbar spine disability, including degenerative disc disease and spondylolisthesis at L5-S1, is presumed to be related to service due to continuity of symptoms since service. The appeal for service connection is granted.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss has been reopened, and he is now entitled to a disability rating of 20 percent for his spondylolisthesis at L5-S1. His right lower extremity radiculopathy also warrants a 40 percent disability rating. However, the TDIU claim was denied as the Veteran's service-connected conditions do not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.
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