The Veteran's IVDS with spondylolisthesis and DDD is currently rated at 10 percent prior to July 13, 2022, and increased to 40 percent from that date. The left lower extremity radiculopathy is rated at 20 percent.,Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) was initially granted a 10 percent rating effective April 7, 2023.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's IVDS with spondylolisthesis and DDD is currently rated at 40 percent from July 13, 2022 onwards due to the presence of incapacitating episodes having a total duration of at least four weeks during the past 12 months.,Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) was granted a 10 percent rating effective April 7, 2023, based on manifestations including pyrosis, reflux, and regurgitation.
- Claimed conditions
- Intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) with spondylolisthesis and degenerative disc disease (DDD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- September 21, 2023
- Citation
- 23052117
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has found that additional development is needed and the Veteran's claims for increased ratings are remanded. The Veteran needs to be provided with new VA examinations to assess his current severity of service-connected IVDS with spondylolisthesis and DDD, as well as GERD.
- Denied
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- Denied
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