The veteran's service-connected disabilities, specifically post-operative residuals of lumbar spine herniated nucleus pulposus and depressive disorder NOS, preclude him from engaging in substantially gainful employment. The veteran is also entitled to a temporary total evaluation beyond December 31, 2002 for his service-connected lumbar disability.
The deciding factor: The veteran's service-connected disabilities, including post-operative residuals of lumbar spine herniated nucleus pulposus and depressive disorder NOS, rendered him unable to engage in substantially gainful employment. The VA also found that the veteran was entitled to a temporary total evaluation beyond December 31, 2002 for his service-connected lumbar disability.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-operative residuals of lumbar spine herniated nucleus pulposus, Depressive disorder NOS
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- October 16, 2006
- Citation
- 0631944
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