The Board has determined that the veteran's lumbosacral spine arthritis, which is currently rated at 40 percent under Diagnostic Code 5292 for limitation of motion of the lumbar spine, meets the criteria for a 40 percent evaluation based on severe symptoms such as pain and limited motion. No additional manifestations not already contemplated in the rating are present.
The deciding factor: The veteran's lumbosacral spine arthritis is characterized by severe limitation of motion, including flexion to 55 degrees, extension to 15 degrees, lateral bending to 15 degrees on both sides, and rotation to 15 degrees. These findings align with the criteria for a 40 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Code 5292.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbosacral spine arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- February 7, 2001
- Citation
- 0103786
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