The Board found that the veteran's lumbosacral strain with degenerative disc disease, with low back pain and intermittent sciatica, did not warrant an evaluation in excess of 40 percent.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations showed varying degrees of limitation of motion and sensory deficits, but no new or aggravating conditions were identified that would justify a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbosacral strain with degenerative disc disease, low back pain, intermittent sciatica
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- February 24, 2006
- Citation
- 0605272
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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