The veteran's service-connected herniated nucleus pulposus at L5-S1 with limitation of motion is currently rated as 20 percent disabling, and his right lower extremity radiculopathy due to a herniated nucleus pulposus at L5-S1 is currently rated as 10 percent disabling.
The deciding factor: The veteran's service-connected conditions have been evaluated based on the criteria for musculoskeletal disabilities of the spine, with specific reference to his limitation of motion and radiculopathy symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- Herniated nucleus pulposus at L5-S1, Right lower extremity radiculopathy due to herniated nucleus pulposus at L5-S1
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- June 30, 2006
- Citation
- 0619236
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