The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for lumbosacral strain with intervertebral disc syndrome, right and left lower extremity radiculopathy, and right shoulder strain with rotator cuff tendonitis.
The deciding factor: The evidence of record did not support a higher rating based on incapacitating episodes or limitation of motion more nearly approximating forward flexion of the thoracolumbar spine to 30 degrees or less. The Veteran's symptoms were consistent with moderate incomplete paralysis, which is already rated at 20 percent.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbosacral strain with intervertebral disc syndrome, right lower extremity radiculopathy, sciatic nerve, left lower extremity radiculopathy, sciatic nerve, right shoulder strain with rotator cuff tendonitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 27, 2025
- Citation
- A25018261
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