The Veteran's lumbosacral strain with degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine was granted a 40 percent rating, but no higher, from August 1, 2005 through December 2, 2008. The TDIU claim for this period was denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms during the appeal period met the criteria for a 40 percent rating under the General Rating Formula for Diseases and Injuries of the Spine (General Rating Formula) due to limitation of motion, but not ankylosis. The TDIU claim was denied as his service-connected disabilities did not preclude all substantially gainful employment.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbosacral strain with degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- December 23, 2021
- Citation
- 21076452
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