The Veteran's initial claim for a thoracolumbar spine disorder was granted, and he is now rated at 20 percent disabled. The issues of service connection for radiculopathy of the lower extremities and an acquired psychiatric disorder are remanded due to insufficient evidence.
The deciding factor: The August 2020 VA examination confirmed a diagnosis of spondylosis, with limited range of motion in the thoracolumbar spine. The Veteran's service connection claim for radiculopathy and psychiatric disorders is pending as additional evidence is needed.
- Claimed conditions
- Thoracolumbar Spine Disorder, Radiculopathy of the Left Lower Extremity, secondary to Thoracolumbar Spine Disorder, Radiculopathy of the Right Lower Extremity, secondary to Thoracolumbar Spine Disorder, Acquired Psychiatric Disorder, secondary to Thoracolumbar Spine Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- August 16, 2024
- Citation
- A24047505
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