The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is currently rated at 20 percent, and the issues regarding lower extremity radiculopathies are also addressed with initial ratings of 10 percent each. The Veteran does not meet criteria for a higher rating under these conditions.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s lumbar spine disability has been evaluated based on its impact on range of motion and functional impairment, resulting in the current 20 percent rating. For lower extremity radiculopathies, the ratings are consistent with the severity of symptoms reported by the Veteran.
- Claimed conditions
- Lumbar Spine Disability, Femoral Radiculopathy of the Left Lower Extremity, Femoral Radiculopathy of the Right Lower Extremity, Sciatic Radiculopathy of the Left Lower Extremity, Sciatic Radiculopathy of the Right Lower Extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- January 24, 2018
- Citation
- 1804681
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