The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board denied a higher rating.,For the period prior to June 27, 2021, the Veteran's radiculopathy of the right lower extremity was rated at 10 percent, and for the period from June 27, 2021, it was rated at 20 percent. The Board denied higher ratings.,For the period prior to June 27, 2021, the Veteran's radiculopathy of the left lower extremity was rated at 10 percent, and for the period from June 27, 2021, it was rated at 20 percent. The Board denied higher ratings.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations did not show forward flexion greater than 30 degrees or a combined range of motion less than 120 degrees, which would warrant a higher rating for the lumbar spine disability.,During the June 2021 examination, the Veteran reported moderate constant and intermittent pain in both lower extremities. However, there were no private or VA treatment records showing findings warranting a rating in excess of 20 percent for period from June 27, 2021.,The VA examinations did not show forward flexion greater than 30 degrees or a combined range of motion less than 120 degrees, which would warrant a higher rating for the radiculopathy of the left lower extremity.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar spine disability, radiculopathy of the right lower extremity, radiculopathy of the left lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 5, 2023
- Citation
- 23048395
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