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Acute myositis of the lumbar spine, degenerative joint disease (DJD) at the L4-5 level, and (DDD) at the L5-S1 level, i.e., for a low back disability [DENIED] and TDIU [REMANDED] Citation Nr: 1749124


Citation Nr: 1749124 Decision Date: 10/31/17 Archive Date: 11/06/17 DOCKET NO. 09-36 145 ) DATE ) ) On appeal from the Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office in Oakland, California THE ISSUES 1. Entitlement to a rating higher than 40 percent for acute myositis of the lumbar spine, degenerative joint disease (DJD) at the L4-5…