The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 40 percent for herniated nucleus pulposus has been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not show ankylosis or unfavorable ankylosis, and thus no higher rating is warranted.,Service connection for liver disorder was denied as there was no indication of any in-service event, injury, or disease related to this condition.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's herniated nucleus pulposus did not result in ankylosis at any point during the appeal period. The current rating criteria does not allow for a higher rating based on limitation of motion.,There is no evidence linking the liver disorder to military service or a service-connected disability.
- Claimed conditions
- Herniated nucleus pulposus, Liver disorder (nonalcoholic fatty liver), Acquired psychiatric disorder, Bilateral lower extremity neurological disorder, to include radiculopathy, Bilateral knee disability, Right ankle disability, Left ankle disability
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 26, 2018
- Citation
- 18138600
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What this means for you
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