The Board has granted increased ratings for the veteran's postoperative residuals of a hemilaminectomy for a herniated disc at L5-S1 and allergic rhinitis, both currently rated as 10 percent disabling.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence supports a finding that the veteran's low back disability is more severe than what is currently evaluated under Diagnostic Code 5293 (intervertebral disc syndrome), warranting a 20% evaluation. The allergic rhinitis was also found to be moderate, warranting a 30% evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- Postoperative residuals of a hemilaminectomy for a herniated disc at L5-S1, Allergic rhinitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- March 14, 2000
- Citation
- 0006784
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- Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for chronic headaches, CFS, dermatosis, bilateral RLS, a lumbar spine disability, and sleep apnea but denied a compensable evaluation for allergic rhinitis.
- Denied
The appeal for higher ratings and effective dates for various conditions was denied, with the exception of left and right lower extremity radiculopathy which were granted an earlier effective date.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, a low back disability, residuals of a right foot injury, sinusitis, shortness of breath, allergic rhinitis, and sleep apnea as there was no evidence to support a link between these conditions and the Veteran's military service.
- Partly granted
The Board denied an increased rating for allergic rhinitis and remanded the claims for cervical spine, hip, thigh, and hip extension disorders for further development.
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