The VA determined that the veteran's discogenic disease at L5-S1 does not warrant an increased evaluation beyond the current 20 percent rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show severe intervertebral disc syndrome, significant limitation of motion, or other criteria for a higher rating under applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- discogenic disease at L5-S1
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- April 26, 2007
- Citation
- 0712299
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