The veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for lumbar spine issues was denied. The claims for right and left lower extremity radiculopathy were remanded for further evaluation.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a higher rating for the lumbar spine disability due to lack of unfavorable ankylosis or prescribed bed rest.

Claimed conditions

discogenic disc disease, lumbar spine, lumbosacral strain, intervertebral disc syndrome, right lower extremity radiculopathy, left lower extremity radiculopathy

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 22, 2025

Citation

25000839

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