The Board granted an initial evaluation of 20 percent for the veteran's low back disability, finding that it approximated the criteria for this rating.
The deciding factor: The VA examination conducted in April 2005 indicated that the veteran's low back disability manifested by no more than forward flexion of the thoracolumbar spine greater than 30 but less than 60 degrees and a combined range of motion not greater than 120 degrees, which approximated the criteria for a 20 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Code 5292.
- Claimed conditions
- Low back disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- February 10, 2006
- Citation
- 0604055
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
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