The veteran's lumbar disc disease was rated at 40 percent since September 23, 2002. He is entitled to a separate 10 percent rating for mild incomplete bilateral lower extremity sciatic nerve paralysis since September 26, 2003.
The deciding factor: The veteran's lumbar disc disease met the criteria for a 40 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5293 (intervertebral disc syndrome) effective from September 23, 2002. He is also entitled to separate ratings for mild incomplete bilateral lower extremity sciatic nerve paralysis since September 26, 2003.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar disc disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- April 28, 2006
- Citation
- 0612373
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What this means for you
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for left knee strain, lumbar disc disease, and cervical spine disability based on evidence supporting an in-service onset of symptoms that have continued to the present.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the Veteran's claims for a higher disability rating for lumbar disc disease due to inadequate medical examinations.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for a new VA examination to address deficiencies in the previous examination report and to determine the current severity of the Veteran's lumbar disc disease, as well as its impact on his employability.
- Dismissed
The appeal for service connection for lumbar disc disease was withdrawn by the Veteran before a decision could be made.
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