The veteran's back strain with mechanical low back pain was initially evaluated as noncompensable prior to January 31, 2004. As of that date, a 10% evaluation is granted.,From May 18, 2002 to January 30, 2004, the veteran's history of excision of cyst of the left wrist was evaluated as noncompensable. A 10% evaluation is granted as of January 31, 2004.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the veteran had mild paraspinal tenderness and limited range of motion in her lumbar spine, which established a 10% evaluation under both the former and amended criteria for back strain with mechanical low back pain. For the history of excision of cyst of the left wrist, the examiner noted localized tenderness, leading to a 10% evaluation as of January 31, 2004.
- Claimed conditions
- Back strain with mechanical low back pain, History of excision of cyst of the left wrist
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 7, 2006
- Citation
- 0616553
Veterans Law Judge
Judge attribution: 2025 complete; earlier years partial.
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