Granted
The Veteran's disability rating for circumferential disc bulge L4-5 with central canal stenosis and chronic low back pain, status post L5-S1 laminectomy was increased to 50 percent, effective May 7, 2011. The Board also granted TDIU and special monthly compensation (SMC) at the housebound rate.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms during a flare-up are equivalent to unfavorable ankylosis of the thoracolumbar spine, which supports a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- circumferential disc bulge L4-5 with central canal stenosis and chronic low back pain, status post L5-S1 laminectomy, obstructive sleep apnea (secondary to the service-connected circumferential disc bulge L4-5 with central canal stenosis and chronic low back pain), acquired psychiatric disorder (secondary to the service-connected circumferential disc bulge L4-5 with central canal stenosis and chronic low back pain)
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- March 4, 2025
- Citation
- 25003117
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