The veteran's service-connected lumbar spine stenosis with degenerative disc disease and arthritis, as well as his herniated nucleus pulposus, has resulted in loss of use of the left foot. The Board granted the veteran's claim for a specially adapted automobile or other conveyance due to these conditions.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence showed that the veteran had significant service-connected disabilities including lumbar spine stenosis with degenerative disc disease and arthritis, as well as herniated nucleus pulposus, which resulted in loss of use of his left foot. The Board granted the claim based on this finding.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar spine stenosis with degenerative disc disease and arthritis, herniated nucleus pulposus, left foot drop
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- April 14, 2000
- Citation
- 0010081
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- Denied
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- Granted
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