The Board granted a 40 percent disability rating for the veteran's herniated nucleus pulposus L5-S1, with chronic strain due to severe limitation of lumbar spine motion.
The deciding factor: The veteran's service-connected back disability is characterized by painful muscle spasms and limited range of motion in all directions.
- Claimed conditions
- herniated nucleus pulposus L5-S1
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 9, 2001
- Citation
- 0120472
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What this means for you
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's service-connected conditions did not cause or contribute to his death due to a vehicular accident, which was primarily caused by the driver's negligence and poor visibility conditions.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The appeal is dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal of the proposed reduction in his herniated nucleus pulposus L5-S1 rating was dismissed as there was no final determination on the matter.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's back condition is rated at 40 percent, effective April 23, 2021. The Veteran also receives a TDIU rating due to his service-connected disabilities preventing him from securing or following substantially gainful employment. A 10 percent rating for right lower extremity radiculopathy remains unchanged.
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