The Veteran's spondylolisthesis with degenerative arthritis of the spine was assigned a noncompensable rating prior to December 18, 2017, and a 10 percent rating thereafter. The Board has determined that a 10 percent rating is warranted for the entire period on appeal.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's spondylolisthesis with degenerative arthritis of the spine was found to have forward flexion of the thoracolumbar spine from zero to 80 degrees, extension from zero to 30 degrees, left lateral flexion from zero to 25 degrees, and right lateral flexion and left and right rotation from zero to 30 degrees. There were no additional limitations due to flare-ups or repetitive use.
- Claimed conditions
- spondylolisthesis with degenerative arthritis of the spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 5, 2018
- Citation
- 1820109
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Partly granted
The veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for their low back condition from March 19, 2021 onwards was denied. The Board remanded the claims for a higher rating and TDIU prior to March 19, 2021 for further development.
- Granted
The Board has restored service connection for spondylolisthesis with degenerative arthritis of the spine and right lower extremity radiculopathy, finding that the original severance decisions were improper due to clear and unmistakable error.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected low back disability is rated at 40 percent since March 19, 2021. The appeal for a higher rating prior to that date and for the right and left lower extremity radiculopathy issues remains pending.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his lumbosacral strain and spondylolisthesis with degenerative arthritis of the spine requires further development due to inadequate examination, lack of consideration of lay evidence, and need for additional medical records.
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