The VA has granted an increased evaluation of 40 percent for the veteran's service-connected low back disability effective July 6, 1998. The rating was then raised to 60 percent on October 31, 2000.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence established that the veteran's low back disability had resulted in pronounced impairment since the filing of his claim for increased compensation benefits received on July 6, 1998.
- Claimed conditions
- herniated nucleus pulposus L4-5, nerve entrapment, herniated discs at L1-2 and L3-4
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- July 22, 2004
- Citation
- 0419878
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- Denied
The VA denied the Veteran's claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for his herniated nucleus pulposus L4-5, status post discectomy. The evidence showed that the Veteran had pain and limited range of motion but no incapacitating episodes or objective neurological disabilities.
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