The Veteran's service-connected lumbar spine degenerative disc disease with intervertebral disc syndrome and bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy do not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.
The deciding factor: The Veteran is precluded from employment due to his back condition, which results in difficulties with heavy lifting and prolonged standing. However, reasonable accommodations consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act would enable him to work in such positions.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar spine degenerative disc disease with intervertebral disc syndrome, right and left lower extremity radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- July 10, 2024
- Citation
- A24037105
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