09-42 334

Citation Nr: 1319529 Decision Date: 06/18/13 Archive Date: 06/27/13 DOCKET NO. 09-42 334A ) DATE ) ) On appeal from the Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office in Roanoke, Virginia THE ISSUES 1. Prior to October 21, 2009, entitlement to an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for degenerative disc disease (DDD) of the lumbar spine. 2. From October 21, 2009 to April 19, 2012, entitlement to an initial rating in excess of 40 percent for DDD of the lumbar spine. 3. On and after April 19, 2012, entitlement to an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for DDD of the lumbar spine. 4.…