Partly granted
The Board denied a rating higher than 20 percent for the Veteran's lumbar spine disability but granted separate compensable ratings for right and left lumbar radiculopathy.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence showing forward flexion of the thoracolumbar spine to 60 degrees, which did not meet the criteria for a higher rating, while there was sufficient evidence of lumbar radiculopathy to warrant separate ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar spine degenerative joint disease and intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS), right lumbar radiculopathy, left lumbar radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- March 7, 2025
- Citation
- A25021405
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