The Veteran's lumbosacral strain and right lower extremity radiculopathy are rated at 40 percent on and after January 11, 2021. The left lower extremity radiculopathy is not compensably rated.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran's lumbosacral spine disability has been shown to be manifested by a range of motion and a range of motion after repetitive use of forward flexion to 70 degrees, extension to 20 degrees, right lateral flexion to 10 degrees, left lateral flexion to 8 degrees, and lateral rotation to 30 degrees, bilaterally; pain starting at 0 degrees; 'pain on rest/non movement'; lumbar region tenderness; no ankylosis; intervertebral disc syndrome which does not require bedrest prescribed by a physician; and functional impairment which rendered the Veteran unable to do activities requiring full forward flexion/extension and to remain seated for prolonged periods, such as driving long distances, to stand for prolonged periods, do heavy lifting, or to do repetitive bending.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbosacral strain, degenerative disc disease, intervertebral disc syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- September 28, 2022
- Citation
- 22055361
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- Granted
The Veteran's service connection claims for lumbosacral strain, asthma, melasma and hydradenitis, hypertension, an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as depression, anxiety, and stress), left shoulder disorder, right shoulder disorder, left knee disorder, a left foot disorder, and IBS have been granted. The remaining issues are remanded.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a back condition, including degenerative disc disease and scoliosis, due to lack of current disability evidence.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the VA examinations related to the Veteran's lower back condition and surgical scars are inadequate, necessitating a remand for further evaluation.
- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew their appeal for service connection of a lumbosacral strain, resulting in the dismissal of this issue.
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