The Veteran's service-connected degenerative arthritis of the spine with intervertebral disc syndrome and right lower extremity radiculopathy are rated at a 40 percent effective October 30, 2018.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the Veteran's degenerative arthritis of the spine with intervertebral disc syndrome more closely approximated a limitation of flexion of 30 degrees and/or favorable ankylosis, with pain significantly limiting functional ability with repeated use over time and with flare-ups. The right lower extremity radiculopathy was rated as mild.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative Arthritis of the Spine with Intervertebral Disc Syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- November 22, 2021
- Citation
- 21069992
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