The Veteran's radiculopathy (femoral nerve) of the left lower extremity and spinal stenosis with thoracolumbar spine degenerative disc disease are granted effective December 2, 2020. The initial rating for the spinal stenosis prior to that date is denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show forward flexion of the thoracolumbar spine less than 60 degrees or combined range of motion less than 120 degrees prior to December 2, 2020.
- Claimed conditions
- radiculopathy (femoral nerve) of the left lower extremity, spinal stenosis with thoracolumbar spine degenerative disc disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 22, 2022
- Citation
- 22065291
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