The Veteran's thoracolumbar spine disability is rated at 40 percent prior to August 10, 2010, and at 40 percent thereafter. His subjective bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy is also rated at 40 percent.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran's thoracolumbar spine disability has been characterized by limitation of forward flexion to 30 degrees or less, warranting a 40 percent rating under DC 5235. His subjective bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy is rated at 40 percent as it is characterized by mild symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- Thoracolumbar spine disability, Subjective bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- September 13, 2017
- Citation
- 1738517
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating of his cervical spine, thoracolumbar spine, left shoulder, right shoulder, upper extremity neurological, and lower extremity neurological disabilities due to inadequate VA medical examinations in March 2019 and January-May 2016. The new examinations must consider the Veteran's reported onset dates for his symptoms.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities cause the need for regular aid and attendance of another person, which is granted based on the evidence provided.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for thoracolumbar spine disability and left hip disability due to inadequate medical opinions in the original decision. The claims will be reconsidered with new medical opinions.
- Granted
The Veteran's thoracolumbar spine disability is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher rating is not warranted. The evidence does not support a finding of entitlement to an increased rating for this condition.
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