The Board has determined that the veteran's herniated nucleus pulposus warrants a 60 percent evaluation, effective from November 4, 1993.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed pronounced symptoms including pain, sciatic involvement, muscle spasms, and diminished or absent ankle and knee reflexes. The Board found these symptoms to be in equipoise with the maximum schedular rating available under DC 5293 for severe recurring attacks of intervertebral disc syndrome.
- Claimed conditions
- Herniated nucleus pulposus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- December 29, 2000
- Citation
- 0034008
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