The Veteran's initial claim for a higher evaluation for his lumbosacral degenerative disc disease, degenerative arthritis and spondylolisthesis of L5 on S1 was granted with an initial 20 percent rating prior to June 29, 2021. From that date onwards, the Veteran's condition does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's lumbosacral degenerative disc disease, degenerative arthritis and spondylolisthesis of L5 on S1 did not result in forward flexion of the thoracolumbar spine to 30 degrees or less, or favorable ankylosis of the entire thoracolumbar spine.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbosacral degenerative disc disease, degenerative arthritis, spondylolisthesis of L5 on S1
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- December 6, 2021
- Citation
- 21072890
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