Granted
The Board granted an initial rating of 20 percent, but not higher, for lumbar spondylolisthesis with IVDS based on the Veteran's reported pain and functional limitations.
The deciding factor: The September 2024 VA examiner estimated forward flexion limited to 55 degrees with a combined total motion of 175 degrees, which supports a higher 20 percent evaluation under the general rating formula for diseases and injuries of the spine.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar spondylolisthesis with intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- February 12, 2025
- Citation
- 25002091
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