The Veteran's back disability was found to meet the criteria for a 40 percent rating from November 23, 2022 onward.,Hip disabilities were remanded for additional development.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show ankylosis of the thoracolumbar spine or episodes of prescribed bedrest due to IVDS, which are required for a higher rating under DC 5237.
- Claimed conditions
- spondylosis L4-5, bursitis, right hip with painful motion, limited extension, right hip
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- February 15, 2023
- Citation
- 23009769
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