The veteran's service-connected herniated intervertebral disc of L5-S1 is currently rated at 40 percent, but the evidence does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence does not show pronounced intervertebral disc syndrome with persistent symptoms compatible with sciatic neuropathy or incapacitating episodes having a duration of at least six weeks during the past 12 months.
- Claimed conditions
- herniated intervertebral disc, L5-S1
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- August 8, 2005
- Citation
- 0521360
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- Dismissed
The veteran's appeal for an increased evaluation of his service-connected herniated intervertebral disc, L5-S1 was dismissed due to the death of the veteran.
- Denied
The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for his service-connected herniated intervertebral disc, L5-S1 was denied by the Board. The evidence did not show pronounced intervertebral disc syndrome or unfavorable ankylosis of the entire thoracolumbar spine.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to changes in rating criteria and the need for additional medical records.
- Denied
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