The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected herniated nucleus pulposus of the lumbar spine warrants an initial 10 percent disability rating, considering his symptoms and range of motion. The preponderance of evidence does not support a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The veteran's forward flexion was 90 degrees and combined range of motion for the thoracolumbar spine was 240 degrees, which approximates a 10 percent disability rating due to pain and weakness. The objective criteria for a compensable rating have not been met.
- Claimed conditions
- herniated nucleus pulposus of the lumbar spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 18, 2006
- Citation
- 0611070
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