The Veteran's lumbar spine intervertebral disc syndrome with degenerative arthritis and spondylosis is rated at 20 percent, effective October 1, 2019. The right lower extremity radiculopathy was initially denied a rating in excess of 10 percent prior to November 18, 2019, but granted a disability rating of 20 percent beginning on that date.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's lumbar spine intervertebral disc syndrome with degenerative arthritis and spondylosis resulted in forward flexion limited to more than 30 degrees but not greater than 60 degrees, meeting the criteria for a 20 percent rating under DCs 5242-5243.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar spine intervertebral disc syndrome with degenerative arthritis and spondylosis, right lower extremity radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- December 28, 2020
- Citation
- A20019262
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- Partly granted
The Board granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) and special monthly compensation (SMC) housebound status, but dismissed the claims for initial ratings in excess of 40 percent for lumbosacral spine disability, left lower extremity radiculopathy, and right lower extremity radiculopathy.
- Partly granted
The Board denied earlier effective dates for the grant of service connection and granted initial 40 percent ratings for left upper extremity CTS, right lower extremity radiculopathy, and left lower extremity radiculopathy.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including left foot condition, right foot condition, cellulitis, right ear hearing loss, and right lower extremity radiculopathy. The appeal of the proposal to reduce a 40 percent evaluation for lumbosacral strain was dismissed.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and higher ratings, finding that the evidence did not support an earlier date of entitlement or a higher rating based on the current medical findings.
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