The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected chronic lumbar strain warrants a disability rating of 40 percent, and his right leg radiculopathy with decreased strength involving plantar flexion of the right foot warrants a disability rating of 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence shows severe limitation of motion in both conditions, warranting the highest available ratings under Diagnostic Codes 5292 and 5293.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic lumbar strain, right leg radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- June 8, 2000
- Citation
- 0015110
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- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has denied service connection for right lower extremity radiculopathy and a rating in excess of 10 percent for chronic lumbar strain. The claims for migraines and Meniere's disease are remanded.
- Denied
The Board has readjudicated the claim for service connection for chronic lumbar strain due to new evidence submitted after the prior final denial. However, it was determined that the Veteran's current condition is not related to service because his actions leading to the injury were considered willful misconduct.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to a lack of adequate medical examination and treatment records, particularly regarding nerve conditions. The Veteran is seeking service connection for left arm, upper back, and right leg nerve damage and pain, as well as an increased evaluation for major depressive disorder.
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