The VA denied the veteran's claims for an increased rating for his service-connected degenerative disc disease of the lumbosacral spine and also denied his claim for service connection for a spine disability other than the already service-connected condition. The VA found that the veteran's current disability did not warrant a higher evaluation based on the criteria provided.
The deciding factor: The VA determined that the veteran's degenerative disc disease of the lumbosacral spine did not meet the criteria for an increased rating beyond 10 percent, as his range of motion was within acceptable limits and he did not have any incapacitating episodes or other severe symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- degenerative disc disease of lumbosacral spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 5, 2006
- Citation
- 0631268
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What this means for you
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