The veteran's service-connected lumbosacral spine disability is rated at a maximum of 60 percent, the highest schedular rating available under VA guidelines.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the veteran currently suffers from severe intervertebral disc syndrome with persistent symptoms consistent with sciatic neuropathy and characteristic pain, as well as neurological changes including mild denervation in the L5-S1 distribution on the left side.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic lumbar syndrome, L5-S1 degenerative disease, broad based bulge, L5-S1 radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 12, 2000
- Citation
- 0032440
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What this means for you
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted service connection for a low back disability, finding that the Veteran's lumbosacral strain had its onset during active duty service and is related to his current condition.
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