Prior to September 17, 2020, the Veteran's lumbar disc disease with IVDS did not meet the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent.,From September 17, 2020, to August 9, 2021, the Veteran's lumbar disc disease with IVDS met the criteria for a disability rating of 20 percent.,From August 9, 2021, to April 18, 2022, the Veteran's lumbar disc disease with IVDS did not meet the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 20 percent.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran's lumbar spine condition improved from September 17, 2020 to August 9, 2021, allowing him to receive a higher disability rating.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar disc disease with intervertebral disc syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- February 12, 2026
- Citation
- 26002019
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