The Board found that the veteran's service-connected intervertebral disc syndrome with degenerative disc disease has not met the criteria for a rating in excess of 40 percent since December 16, 1991.
The deciding factor: The disability did not meet the criteria for a higher rating as it was characterized by severe intervertebral disc syndrome with recurring attacks and intermittent relief.
- Claimed conditions
- intervertebral disc syndrome with degenerative disc disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- August 26, 2004
- Citation
- 0423667
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