The veteran's low back strain with mild spondylolisthesis, scoliosis, and degenerative disc disease is characterized by bulging discs at L4-L5 and arthropathy of the vertebral facets at L4-L5 and L5-S1. The decision grants a 30 percent evaluation for this condition.
The deciding factor: The examination findings supported the veteran's symptoms and functional limitations, warranting an increased rating to reflect his current disability level.
- Claimed conditions
- low back strain, spondylolisthesis, scoliosis, degenerative disc disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- April 6, 2000
- Citation
- 0009162
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What this means for you
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