The Veteran's claim for a disability rating greater than 10 percent for degenerative arthritis with spondylosis of the lumbar spine prior to October 20, 2010 was denied. A 20 percent rating was granted from February 1, 2011 to June 29, 2011. The claim for a disability rating greater than 20 percent for the same condition from February 1, 2011 to the present is also denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the Veteran's lumbar spine disability warranted a higher rating prior to October 20, 2010 and after his surgery in October 2010. The current range of motion was within the limits for a 10 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative arthritis with spondylosis of the lumbar spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 17, 2020
- Citation
- 20073654
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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