The Veteran's thoracolumbar spondylosis is granted a 40 percent rating as of April 14, 2021. The ratings for left and right lower extremity radiculopathies are denied.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the Veteran's lumbar spine disability manifested with forward flexion of less than 30 degrees, which meets the criteria for a 40 percent rating under the General Rating Formula for Diseases and Injuries of the Spine.
- Claimed conditions
- Thoracolumbar spondylosis, Left lower extremity (sciatic) radiculopathy, Left lower extremity (femoral) radiculopathy, Right lower extremity (sciatic) radiculopathy, Right lower extremity (femoral) radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- May 13, 2022
- Citation
- 22028588
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