The Board granted a 20% rating for lumbar degenerative disc disease with disc herniation and IVDS from September 10, 2012 to April 23, 2017.,The Board denied ratings in excess of 40% for left lower extremity radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve since April 24, 2017.
The deciding factor: The appellant's symptoms did not meet criteria for a higher rating due to lack of ankylosis and bed rest prescribed by a physician.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar degenerative disc disease with disc herniation, intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS), left leg sensory deficits
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- October 24, 2018
- Citation
- 18144199
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- Partly granted
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- Granted
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- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and increased ratings, as well as service connection for several conditions.
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