The VA determined that the veteran's lumbar disc disease with degenerative changes did not warrant an evaluation in excess of 40 percent prior to September 23, 2002. From September 23, 2002 through September 25, 2003, a separate 40 percent evaluation was granted for orthopedic manifestations and a 10 percent evaluation was granted for neurologic manifestations. After September 26, 2003, the veteran's condition did not meet the criteria for an evaluation in excess of 40 percent.
The deciding factor: The clinical evidence demonstrated moderate limitation of motion with no more than mild neurological deficit and no incapacitating episodes.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar disc disease with degenerative changes
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- December 21, 2007
- Citation
- 0740332
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