The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected lumbar spine disability was denied as the evidence did not show flexion to 30 degrees or less, ankylosis, or incapacitating episodes.,The Veteran's claim for a temporary total rating (TTR) based on convalescence following surgery in December 2016 was also denied due to lack of documentation showing required convalescence period.
The deciding factor: There is no evidence showing flexion limited to 30 degrees or less, ankylosis, or incapacitating episodes.,The Veteran's post-surgical recovery did not meet the criteria for a TTR as there was insufficient documentation of required convalescence period.
- Claimed conditions
- spondylosis lumbar spine, stenosis T11-T12, bulging disc L2-L3, osteoarthritis L4-L5 and L5-S1
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- February 16, 2021
- Citation
- 21008358
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