The VA determined that the veteran's herniated nucleus pulposus does not warrant a rating higher than 40 percent.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not show ankylosis of the spine or pronounced intervertebral disc syndrome, which are required for higher ratings under the amended spinal and intervertebral disc regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- Herniated nucleus pulposus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- January 26, 2006
- Citation
- 0602184
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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