The veteran's service-connected herniated nucleus pulposus at L5-S1, with chronic low back pain, was granted a 40 percent disability rating effective October 10, 2002. His right and left wrist carpal tunnel syndromes were each assigned noncompensable ratings.
The deciding factor: The veteran's herniated nucleus pulposus at L5-S1 resulted in severe recurring attacks with intermittent relief, warranting a 40 percent disability rating effective October 10, 2002. His carpal tunnel syndromes were not found to meet the criteria for compensable ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- herniated nucleus pulposus at L5-S1, chronic low back pain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- July 1, 2004
- Citation
- 0417750
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- Partly granted
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- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew the appeal for service connection for chronic back pain, right lower extremity radiculopathy, and a left knee disability secondary to the service-connected right knee patellofemoral syndrome.
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