The Veteran's lumbar spine disability and bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy were granted, with specific effective dates for service connection and ratings. The decision also addressed the need for separate compensable ratings for other neurologic abnormalities.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s lumbar spine disability was found to meet criteria for a rating of 40 percent since February 15, 2013, based on moderate incomplete paralysis of the sciatic nerve. The decision also addressed the need for separate compensable ratings for other neurologic abnormalities.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar spine strain with transitional vertebrae, lumbar spine degenerative arthritis, intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- June 12, 2019
- Citation
- 19145896
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What this means for you
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- Remanded (sent back)
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