The Veteran's service-connected lumbosacral spine spondylosis with multilevel DJD and associated right lower extremity radiculopathy are rated at 20 percent. The Board finds that new VA examinations are needed to assess the current severity of these disabilities.
The deciding factor: The last VA examinations assessing the Veteran's lumbar spine disability were conducted in May 2014, which is more than a year ago and may not reflect his current condition.
- Claimed conditions
- spondylosis, multilevel degenerative joint disease (DJD) of the lumbosacral spine, rhabdomyolysis of the right lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 24, 2019
- Citation
- 19174061
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
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- Granted
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- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's low back disability, diagnosed as spondylosis and sacroiliitis with degenerative changes, had its onset during his period of INACDUTRA. As such, service connection is granted.
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