The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his back disability and radiculopathy of the right lower extremity was partially granted, with restoration of a 20 percent rating for radiculopathy of the RLE effective February 12, 2020. The rating for IVDS with degenerative arthritis changes remains denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's back disability did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the General Rating Formula due to limited forward flexion and combined range of motion, but his radiculopathy was granted restoration as it demonstrated improvement in function.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) with degenerative arthritis changes, rhabdomyalgia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- October 16, 2023
- Citation
- A23028445
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