The veteran's claim for compensation due to a lumbar laminectomy was granted, resulting in a 20% evaluation from November 1, 1990, to January 28, 2000. Attorney fees are eligible based on the terms of an attorney fee agreement.
The deciding factor: The veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 was granted, resulting in a 20% evaluation from November 1, 1990, to January 28, 2000.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of a lumbar laminectomy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- March 23, 2000
- Citation
- 0007943
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