The Veteran's lumbar spine condition is currently rated at 40 percent, effective from the date of the decision. The ratings for his lower extremity radiculopathies and cervical spine condition are also granted.
The deciding factor: The VA examiners found that the Veteran's lumbar spine condition resulted in forward flexion limited to at worst 10 degrees due to pain without ankylosis or incapacitating episodes necessitating bed rest prescribed by a physician. The ratings for his lower extremity radiculopathies and cervical spine condition are also supported by the VA examiners' findings.
- Claimed conditions
- Lumbar Spine Condition, Right Lower Extremity Radiculopathy, Left Lower Extremity Radiculopathy, Cervical Spine Condition, Right Upper (Major) Extremity Radiculopathy, Left Upper (Minor) Extremity Radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- June 15, 2015
- Citation
- 1525435
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