The veteran's service-connected chronic lumbosacral strain is currently manifested by symptomatology consisting of muscle spasm on extreme forward bending and pain on motion with recurring episodes of low back pain relieved with conventional therapy and nonprescription medication. The criteria for an increased evaluation greater than 20 percent have not been met.
The deciding factor: The veteran's lumbosacral strain is currently manifested by symptomatology consisting of muscle spasm on extreme forward bending and pain on motion, which are consistent with a 20% rating under the applicable VA Rating Schedule. The evidence does not support an increase to a higher evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic lumbosacral strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- October 15, 2002
- Citation
- 0214358
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