The Veteran's lumbar spine disability has been rated at 40 percent since May 30, 2017. The rating is based on the criteria for a severe intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) with incapacitating episodes having a total duration of at least six weeks during the past year.
The deciding factor: The VA examination findings supported a diagnosis of IVDS and indicated that the Veteran experienced frequent episodes of IVDS, which resulted in significant functional impairment. The Board found these findings to be consistent with the criteria for a 40 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5243 (IVDS).
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative Joint Disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- January 25, 2018
- Citation
- 1805080
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