The veteran's increased ratings for herniated nucleus pulposus at L4-L5 and deep peroneal nerve damage secondary to fracture of the tibia and fibula are granted.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations and treatment records supported the need for higher disability ratings based on the severity of the veteran's symptoms and functional limitations.
- Claimed conditions
- Herniated nucleus pulposus at L4-L5, Deep peroneal nerve damage secondary to fracture of the tibia and fibula
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- February 21, 2007
- Citation
- 0704807
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his service-connected herniated nucleus pulposus at L4-L5 is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to address functional impairment and range of motion.
- Granted
The veteran's service-connected lumbar disability of herniated nucleus pulposus at L4-L5 is currently rated as 60 percent disabling, which is the maximum schedular evaluation available under the rating criteria in effect prior to September 23, 2002.
- Denied
The Board has determined that the veteran's thoracic segment of the spine disability does not warrant a rating higher than 10 percent, as there is no evidence of severe limitation of motion. The lumbar segment of the spine disability remains at 40 percent.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for the veteran's herniated nucleus pulposus at L4-L5 and assigned a 20 percent disability rating. However, the evidence shows an increase in severity of symptoms such as to warrant a higher 40 percent disability evaluation.
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