The VA determined that the veteran's service-connected dorsolumbar strain does not warrant a rating higher than 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The VA found no evidence of muscle spasm, guarding or localized tenderness resulting in abnormal gait or spinal contour. The veteran’s range of motion was within normal limits and did not meet criteria for higher ratings under the General Rating Formula for Diseases and Injuries of the Spine.
- Claimed conditions
- dorsolumbar strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 31, 2006
- Citation
- 0615732
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What this means for you
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