The Board granted an increased rating of 40 percent for degenerative disc disease, lumbar spine and a 30 percent rating for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), effective from January 1996. The veteran's PTSD was rated at 50 percent from January 1996 to April 1998, and at 100 percent beginning in April 1998.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the veteran's back disorder met the criteria for a 40 percent rating based on severe intervertebral disc syndrome with persistent symptoms compatible with sciatic neuropathy. The PTSD was rated as 50 percent from January 1996 to April 1998, and at 100 percent beginning in April 1998.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative Disc Disease, Lumbar Spine, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- February 25, 2000
- Citation
- 0004930
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