The Board denied an increased rating for degenerative disc disease of L4-L5 and granted a compensable evaluation (10%) for right shoulder compression syndrome.
The deciding factor: The veteran's service-connected conditions did not meet the criteria for higher ratings based on medical evidence showing no more than slight limitation of motion in his back, and limited range of motion with pain in his right shoulder. The Board found that a higher rating was not warranted due to lack of pathology supporting functional loss due to pain.
- Claimed conditions
- degenerative disc disease of L4-L5, right shoulder compression syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 6, 2000
- Citation
- 0000470
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that additional development is necessary before the TDIU claim can be decided. The Veteran's service-connected back disability and other conditions are considered in determining his employability.
- Granted
The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for degenerative disc disease of L4-L5 from February 27, 2015 was granted. The effective date remains to be determined.
- Denied
The Board has determined that the Veteran's current low back disability is not service connected, as it was not incurred or aggravated by his active duty service. The Board also found no evidence of a direct connection to his service-connected left knee disability.
- Denied
The veteran's degenerative disc disease of L4-L5 is currently manifested by pain and slight limitation of motion, which does not warrant a higher evaluation.
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