The Veteran's lumbar spondylosis with spinal stenosis is rated at 20 percent, and his right and left lower extremity radiculopathy are each rated at 10 percent. The Board finds that these ratings adequately reflect the severity of his disability.
The deciding factor: The range of motion findings for the Veteran's thoracolumbar spine were consistently above 30 degrees even after repetitive motion testing, which does not meet the criteria for a lower rating based on flexion to 30 degrees or less.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar spondylosis with spinal stenosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- October 25, 2016
- Citation
- 1641492
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 40 percent for lumbar spondylosis with spinal stenosis was denied. The Board also granted TDIU prior to December 10, 2018.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records, providing VCAA notice, scheduling VA examinations, and readjudicating the claims on appeal.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and initial evaluations in excess of 10 percent for service-connected lumbar spondylosis with spinal stenosis, right lower extremity radiculopathy, and left lower extremity radiculopathy are being remanded due to the need to obtain additional evidence from the Social Security Administration.
- Granted
The Veteran's lumbar spondylosis with spinal stenosis was granted an initial rating of 40 percent effective December 13, 2011.
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