The Board found that the reduction of the veteran's evaluation for degenerative disc disease of the lumbosacral spine from 40 percent to 10 percent was proper. The criteria for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for degenerative disc disease of the lumbosacral spine have not been met.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence showed material improvement and slight limitation of motion, which warranted a reduction from 40 to 10 percent.
- Claimed conditions
- degenerative disc disease of the lumbosacral spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- July 19, 2006
- Citation
- 0621066
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