The veteran's spondylolysis with spondylolisthesis, stenosis and herniated disc at L5-S1 is currently rated as 40 percent disabling. The disability does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The veteran’s symptoms do not exceed those of severe intervertebral disc syndrome, severe lumbosacral strain, or severe limitation of motion of the lumbar spine.
- Claimed conditions
- spondylolysis with spondylolisthesis, stenosis, herniated disc at L5-S1
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 14, 2001
- Citation
- 0116315
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