The veteran's lumbosacral spine disability is currently rated as 40 percent disabling, with no higher rating granted under the old criteria for intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS).,The veteran was granted an initial 10 percent rating for his fibromyalgia effective November 20, 2002.
The deciding factor: The VA medical examination in October 2005 did not show any severe symptoms or findings that would warrant a higher rating under the old criteria for intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS).,VA provided a VA medical examination in October 2005 which noted the veteran's subjective complaints of widespread musculoskeletal pain and tender points that affect his neck, chest, arms, and legs. The examiner also noted continuous need for pain medication to control symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbosacral strain, fibromyalgia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- May 18, 2006
- Citation
- 0614624
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