The veteran's low back disability is currently rated at 20 percent, which is the highest rating available under applicable criteria. The Board found that his condition meets the criteria for a moderate limitation of motion in the lumbar spine.
The deciding factor: The objective findings from the July 2000 VA examination report showed a moderate limitation of motion in the veteran's lumbar spine, which is sufficient to warrant a 20 percent rating under Diagnostic Code (DC) 5292 for 'lumbosacral strain'.
- Claimed conditions
- low back pain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- April 11, 2003
- Citation
- 0307003
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