The VA has granted a rating of 40 percent for IVDS of the lumbar spine, effective April 21, 2016. The appellant's service-connected disability does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,The VA has also granted TDIU based on the appellant's service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The appellant's IVDS of the lumbar spine did not result in incapacitating episodes totaling at least six weeks in any 12-month period, which is required for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) of the lumbar spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- November 3, 2017
- Citation
- 1750099
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining relevant private treatment records and securing an addendum medical opinion to assess the historical severity of the Veteran's lumbar spine disability.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment since January 31, 2013. Effective October 8, 2019, the Veteran is granted a TDIU.
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