The veteran's request for a higher rating for lumbar spine disability was denied, but service connection for radiculopathy of the left lower extremity was granted.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the lack of evidence showing forward flexion limited to 30 degrees or less and no evidence of thoracolumbar spine ankylosis for the lumbar spine disability; service connection for radiculopathy was granted due to its association with the veteran's back disability.

Claimed conditions

lumbar spine disability, radiculopathy of the left lower extremity

How they argued it

Secondary to another service-connected condition

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 24, 2025

Citation

A25006341

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