The Veteran's lumbar spondylosis is rated at 40 percent effective July 15, 2009. The Board also granted a TDIU from July 15, 2009 to January 26, 2016.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's lumbar spondylosis resulted in forward flexion of the thoracolumbar spine to 30 degrees or less, meeting the criteria for a 40 percent rating under VA regulations. The combined effect of his service-connected disabilities met the threshold requirements for TDIU.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar spondylosis (back disability), radiculopathy of the femoral and sciatic nerves of the bilateral lower extremities
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- October 26, 2020
- Citation
- 20069246
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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