The veteran's claim for increased evaluations of his herniated nucleus pulposus, L5-S1 was granted. He received a temporary total evaluation based on surgical treatment from January 25, 2005 and a 40 percent evaluation effective March 1, 2005. The RO also restored the veteran's previous 60 percent rating for his herniated nucleus pulposus, L5-S1.
The deciding factor: The VA determined that the veteran met the criteria for increased evaluations based on medical evidence and provided a temporary total evaluation due to surgical treatment.
- Claimed conditions
- Herniated nucleus pulposus, L5-S1
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 25, 2005
- Citation
- 0520218
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What this means for you
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- Denied
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- Denied
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- Denied
The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his herniated nucleus pulposus, L5-S1, was denied as the evidence did not show that he met the criteria for a higher rating under VA's rating schedule. The Board found that the current 20 percent rating adequately reflected the Veteran's lumbar spine disability.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected herniated nucleus pulposus, L5-S1, is currently rated at 20 percent and meets the criteria for a higher evaluation.
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