The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU prior to August 27, 2020 were denied. The initial rating of 20 percent for spondylolisthesis (claimed as back condition) is maintained, while the initial ratings of 20 percent for right and left lower extremity radiculopathy are also maintained.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating based on forward flexion or combined range of motion of the thoracolumbar spine, nor was there any finding of favorable ankylosis of the entire thoracolumbar spine. The Veteran's radiculopathy is rated as moderate.
- Claimed conditions
- spondylolisthesis (claimed as back condition), sciatic nerve right lower extremity radiculopathy, sciatic nerve left lower extremity radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- March 5, 2026
- Citation
- A26019806
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