The Veteran's initial rating for degenerative arthritis of the spine is granted at 40 percent, effective January 15, 2015. The Veteran's left lower extremity radiculopathy associated with his service-connected degenerative arthritis of the spine from August 16, 2018 to May 7, 2019 is denied as it does not warrant a rating in excess of 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show any signs or symptoms of radiculopathy that warranted a higher rating than 10 percent during the period from August 16, 2018 to May 7, 2019.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative arthritis of the spine, Left lower extremity radiculopathy (sciatic nerve), Right lower extremity radiculopathy (femoral nerve)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- May 6, 2020
- Citation
- 20031844
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- Granted
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- Granted
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- Granted
The Veteran's back condition is granted an increased disability rating of 40 percent, but no higher. The claims for service connection for LLE and RLE radiculopathies are remanded.
- Granted
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