The deciding factor: The VA examiner noted that the appellant had lumbar spine injury with L5 nerve root involvement and provided a history of low back pain, which was rated at 20 percent effective December 10, 1996. The right hand second-degree burn scar disability is not compensable as it does not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation. Residuals of head injuries are found to be related to service based on the appellant's history and examination findings.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar spine injury, head injuries (including headaches, vertigo, memory loss, total body paralysis, right hand tremor, right arm numbness, and cervical spine arthritis)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- July 26, 2000
- Citation
- 0019592
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