The Veteran's service-connected degenerative disc disease with spondylolisthesis is not shown to meet the criteria for a higher rating prior to February 15, 2011 or since that date.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations have consistently found flexion limited to more than 30 degrees and combined range of motion greater than 120 degrees, which does not warrant an increased rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative disc disease with spondylolisthesis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 4, 2016
- Citation
- 1618076
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected degenerative disc disease with spondylolisthesis is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining treatment records and scheduling a VA examination.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and considering a possible extra-schedular rating. The Veteran's claim of entitlement to an increased disability rating for his service-connected degenerative disc disease with spondylolisthesis is being reconsidered.
- Denied
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