The veteran's low back strain with L5 nerve root irritation is currently rated at 60 percent, the highest possible rating under the amended intervertebral disc syndrome regulations. The hip arthritis claim was granted as secondary to service-connected back and knee disabilities.
The deciding factor: The veteran's low back strain with L5 nerve root irritation more nearly approximates pronounced intervertebral disc syndrome, warranting a 60 percent evaluation. The hip arthritis is found to be secondary to the service-connected back and knee disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Low back strain with L5 nerve root irritation, Arthritis of the hip
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- August 27, 2004
- Citation
- 0423713
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