The Veteran's lumbosacral spine degenerative joint disease has been rated at 20 percent, the highest available rating under VA regulations for this condition.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran's lumbosacral DJD does not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher disability rating as it allows for forward flexion of the thoracolumbar spine greater than 30 degrees but less than 60 degrees, which is consistent with a 20 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbosacral spine degenerative joint disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- April 6, 2018
- Citation
- 1820218
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- Denied
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- Granted
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- Denied
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for lumbosacral spine degenerative joint disease and lower left extremity radiculopathy associated with the condition have been denied. The evidence does not support a higher rating based on ankylosis or IVDS, and the current disability levels are considered to be most consistent with moderate incomplete paralysis prior to July 15, 2022, and moderately severe incomplete paralysis thereafter.
- Dismissed
The appeals of service connection for lumbosacral spine degenerative joint disease and degenerative disc disease, cluster migraine headaches, and depression have been dismissed due to the death of the Appellant.
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