The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his lumbosacral spondylolisthesis and spondylosis of the lumbosacral spine was denied. He received a noncompensable initial rating prior to May 13, 2011, and a compensable rating (10%) effective from that date.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations conducted throughout the appeal period did not provide sufficient evidence to warrant an increased disability rating for the Veteran's lumbosacral spondylolisthesis and spondylosis of the lumbosacral spine, as his range of motion remained within normal limits with no additional functional loss due to pain or other symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbosacral spondylolisthesis, spondylosis of the lumbosacral spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 1, 2020
- Citation
- 20064245
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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