The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his herniated nucleus pulposus, L5-S1 with nerve root compression is denied as he is already receiving the maximum possible rating.
The deciding factor: The appellant is currently assigned the maximum possible rating (60%) for his disability and there are no other applicable criteria to warrant a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of herniated nucleus pulposus, L5-S1, nerve root compression
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- May 3, 2000
- Citation
- 0011596
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