The Board has granted an initial evaluation of 10 percent for degenerative disc disease, L4-5, finding that the veteran's symptoms include daily back pain, radiating to lower extremities, loss of work due to flare-ups requiring bed rest, and limitation of motion. The current rating is based on the severity of his disability as per VA regulations.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the veteran's degenerative disc disease, L4-5, warranted a 10 percent evaluation under the criteria for intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) due to its mild limitation of motion and other symptoms such as pain and loss of work.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative disc disease, L4-5
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 16, 2005
- Citation
- 0504386
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