The Veteran's lumbar spondylosis with disc degeneration and compression fracture is rated at 20 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating available. The right knee disability is also rated at 20 percent. For his sleep disorder with depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder, a 50 percent rating was granted prior to September 3, 2021, but not from that date forward. TDIU was denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's lumbar spondylosis with disc degeneration and compression fracture does not meet the criteria for higher ratings under the applicable VA rating criteria due to its consistent range of motion limitations and lack of IVDS or incapacitating episodes. The right knee disability also meets the schedular criteria for a 20 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar spondylosis with disc degeneration and compression fracture, right knee disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- July 25, 2022
- Citation
- 22042222
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