The Veteran's service-connected herniated disc at L4-5 did not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation, as it was not productive of limitation of motion or incapacitating episodes.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's disability did not result in any objective neurologic abnormalities or significant functional impairment that would warrant a higher rating under the applicable VA rating criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- herniated disc at L4-5
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 22, 2011
- Citation
- 1127505
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for lumbar strain, herniated disc at L4-5, and right leg radiculopathy. The decision is based on the Veteran's in-service injury during active duty.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn due to the appellant requesting a withdrawal of the appeal.
- Granted
The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable evaluation for a herniated disc at L4-5 was granted, but the evaluation remains noncompensable.
- Denied
The Board found that the veteran's lumbosacral strain with herniated disc at L4-5 primarily manifested as persistent and chronic low back pain, severe limitation of motion, and lumbar radiculopathy. The disability did not meet criteria for a higher rating due to lack of vertebral fracture with cord involvement or unfavorable ankylosis of the lumbar spine.
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