The veteran's intervertebral disc syndrome at L4 and L5 with degenerative arthritis is currently rated as 20 percent disabling. The ratings for sciatica in the left lower extremity and right lower extremity are also granted at 20 percent each.
The deciding factor: The VA medical examinations and clinical records provided sufficient evidence to support a finding of moderate disability due to intervertebral disc syndrome, with functional flexion greater than 30 degrees. The sciatica in both legs was found to be consistent with moderate neuropathy of the sciatic nerves, accompanied by weakness.
- Claimed conditions
- intervertebral disc syndrome at L4 and L5 with degenerative arthritis, sciatica, left lower extremity, sciatica, right lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- October 18, 2007
- Citation
- 0732780
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