The veteran's service-connected low back disability, including deformity of L4-5 with right pelvic tilt and compensatory rotoscoliosis, is currently rated at 40 percent. The Board has determined that a 60 percent evaluation is warranted based on the severity of his symptoms.
The deciding factor: The veteran's current complaints include chronic radiating back pain, muscle spasms, and right leg numbness with little relief, which are consistent with a severe rotoscoliosis and osteoarthritic changes in the spine. The VA examinations support these findings and indicate that the veteran's symptoms have worsened over time.
- Claimed conditions
- abnormality of the spine and femur, including deformity of L4-5 with right pelvic tilt, compensatory rotoscoliosis, osteoarthritic changes
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- December 14, 2000
- Citation
- 0032689
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