The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his service-connected lumbar disc disease with history of laminectomy was denied. The current rating is 40 percent, effective October 8, 2004.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the Veteran's disability warranted a higher evaluation based on the criteria provided in the VA Rating Schedule for musculoskeletal disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar disc disease with history of laminectomy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- July 15, 2010
- Citation
- 1026489
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