The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for mechanical low back pain with herniated disc at L3-L5, L6-S1, with nerve root compression was denied as the disability does not meet criteria for a higher rating.,The reduction of the 10 percent rating to noncompensable for left index finger scar with distal interphalangeal joint deformity was upheld.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not show ankylosis or incapacitating episodes that would warrant a higher rating under applicable diagnostic codes.,The VA examinations revealed no ankylosis of the left index finger and the Veteran's scar is stable, non-painful, and does not meet criteria for any other applicable diagnostic code.
- Claimed conditions
- Mechanical low back pain with herniated disc at L3-L5, L6-S1, with nerve root compression, Left index finger scar with distal interphalangeal joint deformity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- February 10, 2012
- Citation
- 1205113
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