The Veteran's lumbar spine DJD/DDD with intervertebral disc syndrome at L5-S1 disability is rated at 20 percent from March 21, 2018.,Left lower extremity radiculopathy (femoral) has been granted an effective date of September 30, 2019.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's lumbar spine DJD/DDD with intervertebral disc syndrome at L5-S1 disability did not meet the criteria for a higher rating as it did not manifest as forward flexion of the thoracolumbar spine 30 degrees or less, nor did it show favorable ankylosis of the entire thoracolumbar spine.,The Veteran's left lower extremity radiculopathy (femoral) was diagnosed and rated at a mild level from September 30, 2019.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD) / DDD, Intervertebral Disc Syndrome (IVDS)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 24, 2024
- Citation
- A24060403
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted an effective date of August 7, 2023 for the grant of service connection for Degenerative Disc Disease and Intervertebral Disc Syndrome (also claimed as a back condition), and bilateral lower extremity sciatic neuropathy.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The appeal regarding earlier effective dates for IBS and IVDS is dismissed.,The reduction in the rating for painful right toes scars is granted, restoring a 10 percent rating from May 3, 2023.,Increased ratings to 20 percent for lower extremity radiculopathy are granted as of October 21, 2024.,Service connection and increased ratings for left hip conditions, right hip conditions, left knee condition, ED, and depressive disorder are granted.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his low back disability is denied. The effective date of SMC and DEA benefits based on permanent and total disability status is granted.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the award of TDIU was denied as there were no unadjudicated claims for TDIU prior to April 28, 2023. The current effective date is the earliest possible based on the schedular criteria.
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