The veteran's service-connected cervical spine intervertebral disc syndrome and degenerative disc disease, lumbar spine with intervertebral disc syndrome were granted increased ratings. The effective date for the 40 percent rating for right sciatic nerve paralysis was set at March 12, 2007.
The deciding factor: The veteran's service-connected conditions met the criteria for a higher disability rating based on their severity and impact on daily life.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical spine intervertebral disc syndrome, Degenerative disc disease, lumbar spine with intervertebral disc syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- November 17, 2008
- Citation
- 0839369
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