The veteran's low back disability, characterized by spondylolysis L5-S1 and bilateral sciatica, has been rated at 20 percent since December 18, 2000. The RO increased the rating to reflect the revised criteria effective September 23, 2002.
The deciding factor: The veteran's low back disability was productive of neurologic impairment resulting in disability analogous to mild incomplete paralysis of the sciatic nerve throughout the appeal period.
- Claimed conditions
- spondylolysis L5-S1, bilateral sciatica
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- February 6, 2007
- Citation
- 0703769
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