The Veteran's spinal stenosis with degenerative disc disease of the lumbosacral spine with intervertebral disc syndrome is rated at 40 percent effective June 18, 2019. The rating for radiculopathy of the right lower extremity remains denied.
The deciding factor: The November 2020 VA examination confirmed that the Veteran's forward flexion was limited to less than 30 degrees during flare-ups, meeting the criteria for a 40 percent rating under the General Rating Formula for Diseases and Injuries of the Spine.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative disc disease of the lumbosacral spine with intervertebral disc syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- April 19, 2021
- Citation
- 21022938
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