The veteran's lower back disability is currently rated at 40 percent effective May 2, 2003. The evaluation reflects severe recurring attacks of intervertebral disc syndrome with symptoms such as demonstrable muscle spasm and limited range of motion.
The deciding factor: The veteran's condition met the criteria for a 40 percent evaluation under the revised criteria for intervertebral disc syndrome effective September 23, 2002.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative disc disease (DDD) L2-L3 through L5-S1, Mild annulus fibrous bulges at L3-L4 through L5-S1, Left paracentral and posterolateral disc protrusion at L2-L3 extending into the left neural foramen
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- May 5, 2006
- Citation
- 0613226
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