The Board granted a rating of 40 percent for the lumbosacral strain from May 18, 2023, to December 12, 2023, and denied ratings in excess of 20 percent prior to May 18, 2023, and in excess of 40 percent since December 12, 2023. Service connection for bilateral radiculopathy of the lower extremities was also granted as secondary to a service-connected lumbar spine disability.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the severity of the Veteran's symptoms and their impact on her daily life, including pain, limited range of motion, and flare-ups that significantly impacted her ability to function normally.

Claimed conditions

lumbosacral strain, bilateral radiculopathy of the lower extremities

How they argued it

Secondary to another service-connected condition

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

October 10, 2025

Citation

A25087921

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