The Veteran's lumbosacral strain with intervertebral disc syndrome (claimed as low back condition) is rated at 20 percent prior to February 28, 2018, and remains at 20 percent during the period on appeal.,Radiculopathy of the left leg and right leg are each rated at 20 percent prior to February 28, 2018, and remain at 20 percent during the period on appeal.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's lumbosacral strain with intervertebral disc syndrome (claimed as low back condition) was rated at 20 percent prior to February 28, 2018, and remains at 20 percent during the period on appeal due to limitations in flexion and combined ROM of the thoracolumbar spine not exceeding 120 degrees.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbosacral strain with intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) (claimed as low back condition)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- December 13, 2023
- Citation
- A23035740
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