Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision 1119438
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected L5-S1 herniated nucleus pulposus did not result in unfavorable ankylosis of the thoracolumbar spine or incapacitating episodes warranting a higher disability rating prior to August 4, 2010. From that date forward, his condition was not severe enough to meet the criteria for a higher disability rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Herniated nucleus pulposus of the L5-S1, S1 radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 19, 2011
- Citation
- 1119438
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