The Board denied service connection for post-operative degenerative disc disease and herniated disc of the lumbosacral spine, finding that the claim was not well grounded. The veteran appealed this decision.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there was no evidence linking the current back disability to an inservice injury or to service.
- Claimed conditions
- post-operative degenerative disc disease, herniated disc of the lumbosacral spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 22, 2001
- Citation
- 0108437
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- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including bilateral hip replacements and irritable colon, have significantly impacted his ability to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment. The Board has determined that the evidence is in equipoise regarding whether he can perform sedentary or office work due to these conditions.
- Granted
The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected low back disability was granted, with the highest possible schedular rating of 40 percent effective March 20, 2012. The claim for an increased rating for his right knee condition remains pending.
- Denied
The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected lumbar spine disability does not warrant a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes, as it does not meet the criteria for an increased schedular rating.
- Denied
The Board has determined that there is no evidence of chronic ulcer disease or herniated disc of the lumbosacral spine in service, and thus denied both claims.
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