The Board granted a 40 percent disability rating for IVDS with DDD and sacroiliac weakness from November 24, 2015 to January 25, 2023, but denied ratings in excess of 40 percent for the same condition and also denied a higher rating for right lower extremity radiculopathy, sciatic nerve.

The deciding factor: The evidence supported a 40 percent rating during a specific period due to limited forward flexion, but did not support a higher rating overall or for the right lower extremity radiculopathy.

Claimed conditions

Intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) with degenerative disc disease (DDD) and sacroiliac weakness, Right lower extremity radiculopathy, sciatic nerve

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

40%

Decision date

November 13, 2025

Citation

25013940

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