The Board has granted the veteran's claims for higher initial evaluations for his herniated nucleus pulposus, L4-L5, and neuropathy of the left lower extremity. The initial evaluation for herniated nucleus pulposus is now 60 percent, effective prior to September 23, 2002, and 40 percent from that date onwards. The initial evaluation for neuropathy remains at 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The veteran's symptoms of muscle spasms and bladder problems were considered in determining the appropriate disability ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Herniated nucleus pulposus of L4-L5, Neuropathy of left lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- October 13, 2005
- Citation
- 0527636
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