The Board has determined that the veteran's herniated disc at L5-S1 warrants a 20 percent evaluation, as his symptoms do not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The VA examination revealed mild retrolisthesis and vertebral spondylosis, which supported the need for a 20 percent evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- herniated disc at L5-S1
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 19, 2001
- Citation
- 0116588
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board allowed the benefit or issue identified in this decision. Review the original order: other issues in the same appeal may have a different outcome, and this decision does not predict another claim.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a back condition to be addressed with a new, adequate medical opinion.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. The VA determined that the evidence did not support a higher rating for his herniated disc at L5-S1 or radiculopathy of the left lower extremity prior to January 19, 2012, and cervical spine DDD.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the etiology of the Veteran's lumbar spine condition, including a herniated disc at L5-S1. The case is REMANDED for further action.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected herniated disc at L5-S1 and degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine.
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