The veteran's central disc bulge at L5-S1 with low back pain and ovarian cysts with pelvic pain were each granted a disability rating of 30 percent. The claims for service connection for a bilateral knee disability, asthma, hair loss, left foot injury, psychiatric disability, and headaches were denied.
The deciding factor: The veteran's central disc bulge at L5-S1 with low back pain was found to be moderately limited in motion, while her ovarian cysts with pelvic pain required chronic treatment. The claims for service connection were not supported by new and material evidence or competent medical evidence of current disability related to service.
- Claimed conditions
- central disc bulge at L5-S1 with low back pain, ovarian cysts with pelvic pain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- April 2, 2008
- Citation
- 0810918
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
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