The veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his spondylolysis of L-5 was denied, as the condition does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation under any version of the applicable VA rating criteria. His claim for an increased rating for duodenal ulcer is also denied.
The deciding factor: The veteran's low back disorder is currently manifested by moderate intervertebral disc syndrome with recurring attacks but no associated neurological findings, which does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation under any version of the applicable VA rating criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- spondylolysis of L-5
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- March 18, 2005
- Citation
- 0508132
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 and service connection for spondylolysis of L-5 need further development due to lack of substantial compliance with previous remand directives.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for service connection of spondylolysis of L-5, finding that the earliest possible effective date is May 22, 2018.
- Denied
The Board has denied an extra-schedular rating for the veteran's service-connected spondylolysis of L-5, finding that his disability does not present an exceptional or unusual picture with marked interference with employment.
- Granted
The veteran's service-connected spondylolysis of L-5 is currently rated at 20 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher rating to 40 percent is warranted.
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