The veteran's chronic lumbosacral strain was granted a rating of 40 percent, stomach disorder with scars was granted a rating of 20 percent, right hand fracture was granted a rating of 0 percent, right ankle arthralgia was granted a rating of 10 percent from June 10, 1995 to February 2, 2000 and dismissed thereafter, and TMJ syndrome was granted a rating of 10 percent from June 10, 1995 to February 4, 1997 and dismissed thereafter.
The deciding factor: The veteran's chronic lumbosacral strain met the criteria for an intervertebral disc syndrome with severe recurring attacks and little intermittent relief under the old rating schedule. The stomach disorder was rated based on scars, post-operative appendectomy and laparotomy. Right hand fracture had no compensable limitation of motion. Right ankle arthralgia from June 10, 1995 to February 2, 2000 met criteria for a 10 percent rating due to pain and limited motion. TMJ syndrome was rated based on painful movement and limited motion.
- Claimed conditions
- Chronic lumbosacral strain, Stomach disorder, post-operative appendectomy and laparotomy, Right third metacarpal fracture, Right ankle arthralgia, Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- November 2, 2005
- Citation
- 0529386
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