The veteran's service-connected low back disorder, involving dorsolumbar paravertebral myositis and a small disc herniation at L4-L5, is currently rated as 20 percent disabling. The Board finds that the disability does not warrant an increase in rating.
The deciding factor: The most recent medical evidence shows only slight limitation of range of motion of the lumbar spine, which would typically warrant a 10% disability rating under DC 5292. However, there is no severe limitation of motion present.
- Claimed conditions
- dorsolumbar paravertebral myositis, status post fracture of the L3-4 transverse process
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- July 5, 2000
- Citation
- 0017607
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including a VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected low back disability and neurological findings. The claim for TDIU will also be referred to the Director of Compensation Service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for his service-connected spine disabilities and for a TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including another VA examination.
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