The VA denied an increased evaluation for the veteran's service-connected lumbar strain, currently rated at 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The VA found that there was no evidence of forward flexion of the thoracolumbar spine greater than 60 degrees but not greater than 85 degrees; or a combined range of motion of the thoracolumbar spine not greater than 120 degrees, which are required for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 2, 2006
- Citation
- 0616077
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What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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- Partly granted
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- Granted
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