The veteran's service-connected herniated nucleus pulposus at L5-S1 and traumatic arthritis of the lumbar spine are rated at 20 percent each, with no further increase in rating due to additional conditions or exposure.
The deciding factor: The veteran's service-connected herniated nucleus pulposus at L5-S1 and traumatic arthritis of the lumbar spine have been rated at 20 percent each since their initial assignment in 1977. There is no evidence of additional disability that would warrant a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic code.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Herniated nucleus pulposus at L5-S1","additional_notes":"Traumatic arthritis of the lumbar spine"}, {"condition_name":"Traumatic arthritis of the lumbar spine"}
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- September 11, 2006
- Citation
- 0628695
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