The Veteran's back disability resulted in limited forward flexion of less than 30 degrees from February 14, 2014, to November 15, 2015, and January 1, 2016, to August 31, 2021.,From May 24, 2013, to February 13, 2014, and as of September 1, 2021, the Veteran's back disability did not meet criteria for a higher rating due to lack of unfavorable ankylosis or IVDS with incapacitating episodes.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's back disability resulted in limited range of motion that met the criteria for a 40 percent rating under the General Rating Formula.
- Claimed conditions
- L-5-S1 herniated nucleus pulposus (back disability), left lower extremity radiculopathy, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- October 18, 2023
- Citation
- 23056832
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