The Veteran's lumbar spine degenerative disc disease with IVDS is rated at 60 percent, effective since July 5, 2016. His bowel incontinence and urinary incontinence are not entitled to increased ratings.
The deciding factor: The VA rating schedule does not provide for a higher evaluation than 60 percent for the Veteran's lumbar spine degenerative disc disease with IVDS as he already has this rating since July 5, 2016. The Veteran’s disability is rated based on incapacitating episodes of intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS).
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar spine degenerative disc disease with intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- October 4, 2022
- Citation
- 22056215
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board is remanding the cases for further action due to outstanding SSA records and a duty to assist error.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and records.
- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeal for a higher rating for lumbar spine degenerative disc disease with IVDS, and the Board dismissed the case as a result.
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