The veteran's service-connected low back disability warrants a 60 percent evaluation for the period beginning August 1, 1997.
The deciding factor: The veteran's postoperative residuals of a herniated nucleus pulposus have been manifested by complaints of pain, reduced range of motion, muscle spasm, and neurological findings, warranting a 60 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Code 5293.
- Claimed conditions
- postoperative residuals of a herniated nucleus pulposus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- February 20, 2001
- Citation
- 0105137
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- Denied
The VA denied the appellant's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected postoperative residuals of a herniated nucleus pulposus, currently rated at 20 percent. The Board found that the disability did not meet criteria for a higher rating.
- Remanded (sent back)
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