The Veteran's lumbar DDD with IVDS resulted in forward flexion of the thoracolumbar spine to 30 degrees or less from May 25, 2016 to April 11, 2019. A rating in excess of 40 percent for this period is denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's lumbar DDD with IVDS resulted in forward flexion of the thoracolumbar spine to 30 degrees or less from May 25, 2016 to April 11, 2019. This level of limitation does not meet the criteria for an increased rating beyond 40 percent.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar degenerative disc disease (DDD) with intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 29, 2019
- Citation
- 19181892
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the issues of evaluating lumbar DDD with IVDS and TDIU. The Veteran will need to undergo a new medical examination to provide range of motion measurements, address pain during use, and assess functional impairment.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's lumbar DDD with IVDS and left leg radiculopathy are both remanded for further evaluation due to possible worsening of symptoms.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for updated examinations, clarification of instability in his right knee, and obtaining VA treatment records.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has found that additional development is needed regarding the remaining issues on appeal, including new VA examinations for the service-connected lumbar DDD with IVDS. The effective date of TDIU was changed to November 8, 2012.
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