The Veteran's lumbosacral spine disability is granted at a 40 percent evaluation, effective March 2, 2010. The right and left lower extremity radiculopathy disabilities are each granted at a 40 percent evaluation beginning March 25, 2016.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations showed significant functional impairment with forward flexion limited to 30 degrees or less for the lumbosacral spine and moderate incomplete paralysis of the sciatic nerve for the lower extremities, meeting the criteria for a 40 percent evaluation under the General Formula for Diseases and Injuries of the Spine.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative Osteoarthritis, Degenerative Joint Disease, Degenerative Arthritis, L4-L5 Lumbosacral Spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- February 25, 2020
- Citation
- 20014516
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