The Veteran's spondylolisthesis L5-S1, resolved surgically, with residual pain and limited motion is rated at 20 percent for the entirety of the appeal period. The Board also granted a TDIU for the period prior to January 23, 2015.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's spondylolisthesis L5-S1 resulted in limitation of forward flexion of the lumbar spine between 30 and 60 degrees during the appeal period, meeting the criteria for a 20 percent disability rating. The combined service-connected disabilities rendered her unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment prior to January 23, 2015.
- Claimed conditions
- spondylolisthesis L5-S1
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- September 17, 2020
- Citation
- 20061202
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