The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluations for his service-connected lumbar spondylosis, post-operative diskectomy L5-S1 and L4-5. The evaluation was found to be in excess of what is warranted under VA regulations.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on the severity of the veteran's disability as defined by VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar spondylosis, post-operative diskectomy L5-S1 and L4-5
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- January 9, 2006
- Citation
- 0600615
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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