The Veteran's service-connected degenerative disc disease at L4-L5 with associated numbness and tingling of the left lower extremity was granted a temporary evaluation of 100 percent from August 25, 2006 to October 31, 2006. From November 1, 2006 onwards, he is rated at 20 percent for his disability.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's back disability was found to have worsened after surgery and required a temporary 100% evaluation from August 25, 2006 to October 31, 2006. From November 1, 2006 onwards, he is rated at the next lower rating of 20 percent.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative disc disease at L4-L5, Left lumbar radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- April 19, 2013
- Citation
- 1313164
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities combine to preclude substantially gainful employment, and the Board has granted a TDIU.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for further development and to correct duty-to-assist errors related to the Veteran's back condition, left leg pain, hypertension, tinnitus, knee strain, and sleep apnea.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for lumbar degenerative disc disease, left and right lumbar radiculopathy, and left ankle lateral collateral ligament sprain.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for right and left lumbar radiculopathy, but the issue of service connection for a right ankle disability as secondary to right foot plantar fasciitis is remanded.
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